Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

Pharr, TX $14 / per hour Full time

Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring that designated pallets are properly moved throughout the warehouse and into customers trucks, in a safe and efficient manner. All freight (un)loading moved according to established protocols and procedures, and that good housekeeping and quality practices are upheld customer service. Will work with management to ensure efficiency and safety.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Handles, loads, and unloads freight in an accurate manner.
• Monitor freight, ensuring proper identification.
• Maintain the integrity of freight through proper handling inspection procedures.
• Inspection of all freight during loading and unloading and cross reference BOL.
• Weight offloaded freight and ensured freight is staged in correct location as per the bills or manifest.
• Ensure facility maintenance through general housekeeping practices, keeping freight secure, and maintaining the assets to the facility.
• Move inventory and materials across facilities.
• Stack and organize produce appropriately.
• Always remain updated with the inventory employee specially when preparing/(un)loading a shipment.
• Any damaged materials must be reported as soon as possible to supervisor.
• Ability to store pallets into three level high racks in cold rooms.
• Ability to work with push-racks.
• Must always be aware of surroundings and possible hazards.
• Report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Record any discrepancies on the bills and notify supervisor immediately.
• Will be involved with food safety activities.

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must always wear employee badge ID inside the facility.
• Follow the chain of command.
• Do not leave job post/area without notifying the supervisor.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines.
• Assist with all outgoing product to ensure accuracy and conditions of shipments.
• Support document revisions for standard operating procedures.

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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.