Forklift Operator

Description: Experienced Heavy Forklift Operator (Concrete & Precast Loading)
Location: 77044

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Overtime / occasional Saturdays as needed)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $22.00 per hour -DOE

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, safety-focused Heavy Forklift Operator to handle and load precast concrete products onto flatbed and specialty trailers. Because precast concrete is heavy, high-value, and prone to chipping or cracking if handled improperly, this role requires a skilled operator with proven experience maneuvering high-capacity forklifts in an outdoor yard environment.

Key Responsibilities
Operate high-capacity pneumatic forklifts (e.g., Taylor, Hyster, or similar heavy-duty yard equipment) to safely and accurately lift, transport, and load precast concrete products onto flatbed trailers.

Place dunnage, cribbing, and protective spacers properly between concrete pieces to prevent chipping, cracking, or load shifting during transit.

Verify product dimensions, piece counts, and shipping tickets against customer orders before and after loading.

Work closely with flatbed truck drivers and yard spotters to ensure proper weight distribution across axles and compliance with load-securement standards.

Stage finished precast products in the yard and keep loading lanes clear, organized, and safe.

Perform daily pre-shift inspections (hydraulics, mast, chains, forks, tires, and fluids) and report any mechanical issues immediately.

Communicate clearly with yard staff, supervisors, and truck drivers in both English and Spanish.

Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of [2–3+] years of proven experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts handling concrete, precast, pipe, stone, steel, or similar heavy industrial materials.

Language: Bilingual — fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and basic reading comprehension).

Schedule Flexibility: Available to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the flexibility to work occasional Saturdays as business needs require.

Transportation: Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the facility to ensure punctual 6:00 AM arrivals.

Certification & Testing: Valid forklift certification and the ability to pass a hands-on heavy-equipment practical evaluation on site.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, climbing on and off heavy equipment safely, and lifting/placing heavy dunnage up to [50–75] lbs.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with specialized attachments (fork positioners, side-shifters, pipe clamps, or spreader bars).

Familiarity with DOT flatbed weight distribution and tie-down/securement requirements.

Our office is located at 4950 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Apply online at corepersonnel.zenople.com : office number 346-352-1840