Operator, Forklift - 1st shift
- Location
- TX-Arlington Plant, Arlington, TX, US
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $16 – $18
About this role
At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.
Summary: The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler and checker duties.
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.
Pay range: $16-$18 Hourly. Compensation commensurate with experience.
At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
- Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and report quality variances
- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
- Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment
- Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required
- Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment daily
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
- Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety, complying with OSHA and MSDS standards
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
- Ensure all equipment, tools, and workstation are in good working order and is free of safety hazards
- Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
- Ensure set up is complete for shift change
- Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses to management immediately
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations as set forth by 4over
- Complete and maintain required records and paperwork, as needed
- Perform regular housekeeping duties in assigned and surrounding areas
- Attend all department/company meetings, as needed
- Perform other assigned duties
For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- One (1) to two (2) years previous forklift experience
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
- Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
- Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
- Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
- May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery
- Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
- Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level
- Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels.
- Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to smells at varying levels.
- Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure the quality of products.
4OVER COMPANY HISTORY
4over was founded in February of 2001. What started off as creating business cards and web page designs by a husband and wife, quickly flourished. Since the company was founded, we are now a private equity owned company growing and expanding across many states. Through our 4over Core Attributes, we are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, cultivating and nurturing our relationships, providing excellence and caring for others.
Health and Life Insurance-
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
- 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000
- Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment
401(k) Retirement Plan
- New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
- Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
- Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
- Immediate Vesting
Holidays and PTO
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service
4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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