About this role
Certified Forklift Operator
Location: Richardson, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour
Position Overview
PrideStaff is seeking a skilled and dependable Certified Forklift Operator for a busy warehouse and distribution facility in Richardson, TX. Working a standard day shift (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), you will be responsible for moving, staging, loading, and unloading palletized inventory with an emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts, as well as electric pallet jacks.
Loading & Unloading: Unload inbound freight from flatbeds and box trailers; stage and load outbound shipments according to bills of lading and dispatch schedules.
Put-Away & Retrieval: Transport inbound materials to designated rack and floor bin locations, maintaining precise inventory organization and proper pallet stacking.
Order Staging & Kitting: Pick and stage full pallet orders and large materials to support production lines or outbound distribution docks.
Daily Equipment Inspections: Perform and log mandatory pre-shift and post-shift forklift safety checks (brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels, horn, tires, and battery/propane connections).
Inventory & Quality Audits: Verify piece counts, SKU numbers, and pallet tags; inspect incoming and outgoing cargo for shipping damage and report discrepancies immediately.
Facility Maintenance: Maintain wide, unobstructed aisles and clean work zones in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification (Required): Active forklift certification (or verifiable recent certification with the ability to pass an on-site recertification).
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of continuous experience operating powered industrial trucks in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing facility.
Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, climb on and off equipment regularly, and work on your feet as needed.
Schedule Reliability: Punctual and committed to working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional overtime.
Safety Mindset: Proven track record of adherence to OSHA guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and facility traffic rules.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $21.00 - $21.00