Stand Up Forklift Operators

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate to join our granite and stone warehouse team. This role involves loading, unloading, moving, and organizing heavy, fragile materials, including granite, marble, quartz, and other stone slabs.

The ideal candidate has experience handling stone slabs or comparable heavy materials, pays close attention to detail, and follows established procedures to protect employees, equipment, and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Forklift & Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Use slab-handling attachments only after completing required training and receiving authorization.
• Stone Slab Handling: Move and position heavy, fragile slabs using approved equipment and procedures. Inspect storage racks and A-frames before use and report unsafe conditions.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload flatbeds, trailers, and containers. Verify shipment quantities and product details against packing slips and bills of lading (BOL).
• Equipment Inspections: Complete pre-operation inspections, report mechanical problems promptly, and remove unsafe equipment from service according to company procedures.
• Inventory Control: Use RF scanners and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to record inventory movements, perform cycle counts, and maintain accurate storage locations.
• Order Preparation & Quality Checks: Pick and stage orders, inspect materials for cracks, chips, or other damage, and prepare products for shipment using approved packaging and securing methods.
• Warehouse Organization: Keep aisles clear, maintain orderly storage areas, and assist with general warehouse duties.
• Safety & Teamwork: Follow company safety procedures, wear required PPE, and communicate with coworkers and drivers during material movement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling granite, marble, quartz, stone slabs, or comparable heavy and fragile materials strongly preferred.
• Prior forklift training preferred; must successfully complete required employer-provided training, evaluation, and authorization before operating equipment.
• Familiarity with RF scanners, inventory systems, packing slips, and basic math.
• Ability to follow instructions, identify hazards, and work effectively with a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling of items weighing up to 50 lbs, using assistance or equipment when needed. Stone slabs must be moved using approved mechanical equipment and handling procedures.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing on and off equipment.
• Work in a warehouse that may be non-climate-controlled and subject to Houston heat, humidity, noise, and equipment traffic.
• Required use of designated PPE, including protective footwear, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing.