Forklift Operator - DFW at TKO StaffPros, LLC in Arlington, VA

Forklift Operator

Location: DFW Area Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our distribution facility in the DFW area. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, and organization of chemical products, raw industrial materials, drums, and heavy palletized goods. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, values workplace safety above all else, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on production and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate sit-down forklifts and material handling equipment to load, unload, stack, and move heavy pallets and commercial drums. • Shipping & Receiving: Receive incoming shipments of raw chemical materials, verify packing slips, stage orders for production, and safely load outbound freight onto trailers. • Inventory Control: Conduct routine cycle counts and organize stock by product codes, batch numbers, or labels to maintain precise inventory accuracy. • Safety & Maintenance: Complete standard pre- and post-operation safety inspections on forklifts and report any maintenance needs immediately. • Facility Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free dock and warehouse area in accordance with industrial safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating industrial forklifts (sit-down forklift experience highly preferred) within a manufacturing or logistics setting. • Certification: Active forklift certification or the ability to pass an on-site practical forklift operator evaluation. • Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and remain standing, bending, or sitting on industrial equipment for long portions of a shift. • Environment: Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled industrial warehouse setting. • Skills: Strong communication skills, basic computer/RF scanning proficiency for tracking inventory, and close attention to detail.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Pay Rate: $19 per hour