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Forklift Operator 1

Reliance, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
  • 3361
  • Houston, Texas
  • Plant
  • Full-Time
  • 2-5 Years
  • High School/GED
  • Associate
  • Warehouse/Field setting; minimal temperature environment
  • No

Job Summary


Load / unload or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity fork truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of supervisor.


Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function


  • Responsible for operating fork truck to lift, move, position, reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
  • Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
  • Able to drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces.
  • Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork.
  • Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure
  • Assemble customer orders according to work orders
  • Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management
  • Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
  • Works and coordinates with multiple areas of warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Safety sensitive for his/her owns safety and/or of others safety.
  • Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks
  • Enthusiastic team player with a motivating positive attitude
  • Committed to a workplace of culture and respect.
  • Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
  • May need to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business need).
  • Performance of other Warehouse or other tasks as required by the absence of a department member or due to the existence of a backlog of work.
  • Special projects as specified by management.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Required Skills


  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write
  • Preferred candidates will have heavy capacity fork truck experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.

EEO Statement


Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $37,571 - $48,245

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