Forklift Operators - 2nd shift

Description ACARA SOLUTIONS is looking for Forklift Material Handler 1 2nd shift for our Client located in Grand Prairie, TX Rate : 19.

17 / hr, Plus 0.60 shift differential on 2nd2nd shift hours are 3pm - 1130pm. It may be necessary for some associates to train 2-3 weeks on 1st shift from 7a-4p or 6a-230p.

This is a temp-to-perm position at a Union Site with 4 months conversion, firm. Excellent benefits and OT available! There is not currently a vaccine mandate at this facility.

• Moves freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand, use of forklifts, or other equipment.
• Basic computer skills and use of basic mechanical / measuring tools.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, lift 50 lbs, and push / pull / slide heavy material
• Must be able to make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, crawl, and climb
• Reads transfer orders or receives instructions to determine work assignments and material needs.
• Examines contents received or ready for shipment and compares them against documents for accuracy.
• Loads, unloads, and stacks materials and products with or without the use of lifting devices (e.g. forklifts, cranes, jacks, etc.).
• Moves products, materials, and parts between loading, processing, storage and shipping areas.
• Operates material storage equipment, towers, and carousels.
• Picks / gathers materials and parts according to transfer / production orders.
• Assembles boxes, crates, or other containers according to product or material dimensions.
• Packs, seals, and labels, products or materials for shipping.
• Weighs materials or products on scales or other measuring devices.
• Drives company vehicle to transport parts and materials to and from plant locations.
• Annotates on documents and enters information on computer system to receive, route, transfer, confirm, track, and ship materials and products (e.

g. transfer orders, return to stock, etc.).

• Prepares and prints pertinent documents (e.g. bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, etc.)
• Attaches identifying tags to finished products or marks them with identifying information.
• Communicates with Purchasing department to rectify problems (e.g. damages, shortages, Non-conformance to specifications) dealing with vendors.
• Performs forklift serviceability checklist and recharges forklift batteries .
• Performs minor assembly as needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Performs other work as directed by Supervision.
• Job involves typically working indoors and outdoors, being assigned to any of the Different shifts, occasionally lifting heavy materials, wearing common safety equipment (e.g. cut resistant
• gloves and sleeves, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.)
• Being exposed to loud noises and the possibility of bumps, cuts, and scrapes.
• The following are behaviour"s essential to being successful in this job.
• Ability to promote and ensure a safe work environment; identifies, communicates, and eliminates hazards encountered during regular course of work.
• Focused on meeting or exceeding the level of excellence of products, services, and work activities-measured against pre-set standards;

able to identify flaws and take corrective action.

Willingly assists others by offering guidance, sharing knowledge, teaching skills, or directly performing a task in order to help out.

Puts team objectives ahead of personal interests.

• Willingly accepts organizational changes and responds to changes with appropriate
• Urgency and actions.
• Reacts to anger, frustration, and disappointment constructively (i.e. finding humor in situations.
• Finding solutions to problems, using relaxation techniques
• Ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns.
• Ability to quickly and accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.

Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Materials Handler with Forklift experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

• Forklift certified.
• Experience with heavy bulk forklift materials (Pallets of Refrigerators, steel beams, cars, etc)
• Ability to clearly read, speak and write in English for safety purposes
• Stand up forklift experience highly preferred
30+ days ago