Hourly Pay : $15.00 - $16.00 / hr. Shift(s) : Mon-Fri 6 : 00am - 3 : 30pm Location : Houston, TX, 77076

Summary

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers with wooden pallets. Responsibilities also include moving pallets inside the plant.

All employment is contingent on completing a drug screen in accordance with local and state laws and regulations.

Requirements :

• Forklift experience is preferred
• Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Observance of all safety rules and regulations
• Willing to work in a labor intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and / or construction is strongly preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
• Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement
• Great Team Environment
• Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform any of the following activities at various levels of speed as directed by the Team Leader :
• Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to : Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, move materials in and out of racking
• Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules
• Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system / RFID
• Perform packing / quality checks and documentation as required
• Hand stack palletized product as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility
• Be responsible for the final quality of every unit that is placed into a customer’s shipper. If unsure of the quality standard required, there is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product.
• Be responsible for the safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. Help to clean and report any unsafe conditions to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time.
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach and climb consistently for twelve hours.
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (ie. sprayers, bottles, caps)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
• Must be able to lift 45lbs. from floor to shoulder level.
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years forklift experience
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
• Possibility of working around unpleasant odors.
• Working in non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time.
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
• Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.

A Career with KIK Offers :

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Forklift Operator

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities.

We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals.

We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ( private label ) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of One KIK values a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way;

while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform any of the following activities at various levels of speed as directed by the Team Leader :
• Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to : Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, move materials in and out of racking
• Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules
• Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system / RFID
• Perform packing / quality checks and documentation as required
• Hand stack palletized product as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility
• Be responsible for the final quality of every unit that is placed into a customer’s shipper. If unsure of the quality standard required, there is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product.
• Be responsible for the safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. Help to clean and report any unsafe conditions to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time.
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach and climb consistently for twelve hours.
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (ie. sprayers, bottles, caps)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
• Must be able to lift 45lbs. from floor to shoulder level.
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years forklift experience
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
• Possibility of working around unpleasant odors.
• Working in non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time.
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
• Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.

A Career with KIK Offers :

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

We have immediate openings in Houston for an experienced Material Handler proficient using a sit-down forklift with a starting pay rate of $16 per hour.

We are looking for candidates who want to work for a stable, growing company. This is a direct hire position! Benefits will be available the first of the month after 60 days of employment.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision; Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital policies and 401k.

Responsibilities include :

• Operate sit-down forklift, minimum 2 years experience
• Experience loading and unloading products from trucks
• Move product to storage locations by efficiently stacking or storing customer products in the appropriate areas.
• Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into trailers, flatbeds, railcars, or other transportation vehicles.
• Ensure inbound orders are properly documented by following Company Receiving Procedures.
• Pull outbound orders and stage them in a timely manner.
• Prepare product for shipment, ensuring that listed product types on order have been pulled and any special instructions listed have been completed.
• Perform manual loading and unloading as needed meeting customer requirements.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and adjust body to bend, push, pull, stretch, stoop, squat and grab; walking and sitting for extended periods

Requirements include :

• Must have 3 years forklift experience in a logistics environment
• Handling of hazardous material is a plus
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Detail-oriented and capable of performing basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Be able to work late or on weekend with short notice depending on customer needs

Benefits include :

• Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Access to Life, Accident, and Critical Illness policies
• Access to 401k Retirement

Referral Program : Get hired on and refer a friend! When they successfully complete 90 days of employment they get $500 and so do you!

Summary

We are currently seeking a best in class Forklift Operator to load and unload products to / from delivery . The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way.

You will be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service.

Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) This is a safety sensitive position

• Operate forklift to move material and product while following all company Safety & Security policies and procedures
• Perform cycle counts
• Provide customer assistance
• Maintain the brick yard and warehouse
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs

Skills and Experience Required for Success

• 3+months of related experience
• Certification in forklift operation
• Must be able to quickly identify materials
• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to pass Hazmat exam

Competencies Required for Success

• Integrity
• Self-Motivated
• Teamwork
• Demonstrated prioritization / time management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; OR one to three months related experience AND / OR training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

All applicants will be screened through E-verify and must also complete a pre-employment drug screen before being hired.

Additionally, it is company policy to administer a random drug screen quarterly throughout the company.

Acme Brick Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accord with federal, state, and local laws.