forklift operator.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production environment and understands that precision is just as important as speed. You will work closely with the production and shipping departments to ensure that lines are fed, inventory is accurately tracked via RF scanners, and trailers are loaded for on-time delivery. If you are a certified operator with a "safety-first" mindset and a desire to work for a company with deep roots in the Washington County community, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
Safe Material Transport: Move raw chemical materials, empty containers (cans/bottles), and finished pallets between the warehouse and production lines.

Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload flatbeds and trailers, ensuring weight distribution is balanced to prevent spills or shifts during transit.

Inventory Accuracy: Use RF scanners to scan barcodes and update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) in real-time to ensure "First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) stock rotation.

Pre-Shift Inspections: Perform and document daily OSHA-required safety checks on the forklift (checking hydraulics, brakes, battery/fuel levels, and tire pressure).

Order Staging: Precisely stage finished goods for the shipping department, verifying that lot codes and quantities match the Bill of Lading (BOL).

Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict speed limits and "stop-and-honk" protocols at blind intersections, especially near pedestrian-heavy production lines.

Working hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:
Hazmat Awareness: Prior experience or certification in handling Hazardous Materials (important for aerosol and chemical storage).

Chemical Manufacturing Background: Understanding the volatility of materials and the importance of spill prevention and containment.

Mechanical Knowledge: The ability to perform minor troubleshooting or maintenance on the forklift if it shows signs of wear.

Bilingual (English/Spanish): A significant plus for communicating with a diverse production team and various freight drivers.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Certification: A valid OSHA-compliant forklift certification.

Experience: Proven experience operating a sit-down or stand-up reach truck in a manufacturing or distribution setting.

Spatial Awareness: Excellent depth perception and hand-eye coordination for stacking pallets in high-bay racking systems.

Physical Resilience: Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse (high heat/humidity in Brenham summers) and lift up to 50 lbs when manual stacking is required.

Tech Literacy: Comfort using handheld scanning devices and basic computer systems for inventory tracking.


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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).