Warehouse Forklift Operator - 2nd shift $20.92 plus $1.50 shift differential
About the Role
As a Forklift Operator - Shipping, you’ll be part of our team located in Northlake, TX.
- Operate a variety of equipment, including dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to efficiently load and transport products within the warehouse.
- Complete orders in a timely manner by processing pick tickets, performing full pallet picking, and shuttling pallets for final order processing.
- Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs.
- Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe.
- Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1–2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.
- Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards.
- Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift/move up to 50 lbs., and operate a stand-up forklift for an entire shift.
- Resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.
Benefits
- Competitive wage/salary.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days), and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products, plus discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
- Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
- Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
- Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
About the Company
We’re the World’s largest tool company and industry visionaries, solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers and greater environmental and social value to our planet. We have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Our team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries makes their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX, MAC TOOLS, and more. Joining Stanley Black & Decker means working in an innovative, tech-driven, highly collaborative environment where your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers.