Forklift Operator/ Material Handler - TX

Join the LT Foods Americas Team!
Starting Pay: $17.12/hr
Now Offering Quarterly Bonuses!

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a growing, family-owned business that’s leading the way in sustainability and innovation? LT Foods Americas is hiring—and we want you on our team!

We're part of a fast-growing, stable industry, and we’re committed to building a better future. If you're looking for long-term opportunities and a great work environment, apply today!

What We Offer:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  (Overtime and Saturday flexibility required)

• Competitive Pay: $17.12/hour starting rate

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• Annual Performance Reviews

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA) — Eligible after 30 days

• Paid Time Off — Up to 26 days annually, starting after 30 days

• Employee Discount on LT Foods products

• Fun Extras: Summer events & holiday festivities

Role Summary:

This position is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of LT Foods America’s total warehouse standards and inventory. The main objective is to lower operating costs through decreased breakage, increased productivity, zero loading errors, and product out-of-stocks.

Key Responsibilities (or Principal Accountabilities):

• Operate forklift to move material through facility (i.e., sit down, reach truck, power jack) as required.
• Load and unload trucks using various forklifts and hand trucks. Operate dock levelers.
• Stage and organize all incoming and outgoing products.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer service standards.
• Pick partial orders and repalletize product manually, as required.
• Stack skids or pallets in designated areas; cleanup and dispose of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and trash.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion and perform daily equipment checks in compliance with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Maintain a daily checklist for forklift care and maintenance
• Input product information accurately into the SAP system, label all products, and put away products in designated areas.
• Effectively follow shipping and receiving procedures.
• Assist in conducting periodic inventory counts.
• Use WMS, including SAP handheld scanners, to enter data and process information for accurate records.
• Identify and report faulty equipment damages and safety concerns to the Supervisor immediately.
• Offload container with forklift using push-pull attachment efficiently within the scheduled time frame.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of Forklift experience
• Must have a valid Forklift License
• Basic math skills to count the product.
• Requires flexibility with schedule and working extended hours when needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Food experience is always desired, but not required.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Prolonged sitting. 
• Hand dexterity and strength.
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes repetitively, for extended periods.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and accurately complete assigned work tasks within expected timelines.

Work Environment:

This position works in a fast-paced plant manufacturing/warehouse setting. Exposure to moving machinery, such as forklifts and production equipment. Exposed to loud noise from moving forklifts and production equipment. Exposure to extreme temperatures and dust.

Acknowledgement:

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

LT Foods Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.