Mole Reach Forklift Operator
KP Staffing is now hiring mole reach forklift operators in Mesquite!
Job Summary
You will manage the flow of materials and products throughout the facility, including receiving, storing, staging, and distributing materials to support production and warehouse operations. This role involves operating material-handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assisting with shipping, receiving, and material movement.
Pay
1st shift: $19 per hour
2nd shift: $20.50 per hour
Shift
1st shift: 5 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
2nd shift: 1:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday – Friday
Duties
- Load and unload materials from trucks or containers using manual and mechanical methods, including forklifts or pallet jacks
- Stage materials for production lines and replenish stock as required to maintain workflow efficiency
- Conduct inventory counts, maintain accurate records, and report discrepancies to supervisors
- Ensure materials are labeled, organized, and stored according to company procedures
- Collaborate with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate material movement
- Operate and maintain material-handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist in shipping and receiving operations by verifying incoming and outgoing shipments
- Read and interpret work orders, shipping manifests, and inventory reports to prioritize tasks
- Identify and recommend process improvements for material flow and inventory management
- Train and mentor Material Handler I team members in procedures and equipment operation
- Adhere to and enforce all safety guidelines and company policies
- Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and report issues for repair
- Support other logistics and operational tasks assigned by supervisors
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1-3 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or a related field
- Certification or ability to become certified in forklift operation
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and processes
- Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, work orders, and blueprints
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and communicate clearly with coworkers
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in material handling
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 75 lbs
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching in warehouse and production settings
- Manual dexterity for handling materials and operating equipment
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders or operate at elevated heights
Job Type
Contract To Hire
How to Apply
Start by submitting your resume or visit KP Staffing Garland for an in-person interview.