Forklift Operator

Location: Baytown, TX
Department: Shipping & Receiving
Schedule: 7:00 AM7:00 PM, Day Shift

Openwork is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a fast-paced shipping and receiving operation in Baytown. Qualified candidates must have hands-on experience loading and unloading containers and trailers while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

• Operate a forklift to safely load and unload containers and trailers.

• Move and stage materials for shipping and receiving.

• Support a daily workload of nine or more containers.

• Handle products carefully to prevent damage and maintain quality.

• Follow all site safety rules and operating procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment.

• Lift and move materials weighing up to 55 pounds as needed.

• Work additional hours, weekends, evenings, or holidays when business needs require.

• Previous hands-on experience operating a forklift in a shipping and receiving environment.

• Experience loading and unloading containers and trailers.

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced operation.

• Ability to pass the required forklift operating assessment.

• Strong attention to safety, quality, and proper material handling.

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Availability to work the 7:00 AM7:00 PM shift and additional hours as needed.

• Experience handling resin, plastic pellets, or petrochemical products.

This position requires an experienced forklift operator. Prior container and trailer loading/unloading experience is required. Apply today!

Openwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.