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Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise,…
Operations & Logistics · Houston, TX
Forklift Operator jobs in Houston, TX
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
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The Traveling General Heavy Equipment Operator must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time, with an average of three weeks on the... ...Powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom,…
$5,500 - $7,500 per week
Looking for Owner Operators who want consistent freight and strong weekly revenue. We work with box trucks, hot shots, and straight trucks and offer flexible run options. If you're tired of searching load boards all day,…
Job Title: Movers Needed Location: Houston, TX Description: We need two experienced movers for a temporary project. They will be responsible for safely moving heaHvy warehouse equipment and furniture.
Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our HUB Inventory Planner position for our branch operations group located at our Houston, TX branch. The Inventory Planner manages the da…
Requisition Number: 236687 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to designated areas in the…
$20 - $23 per hour
NOW HIRING: Warehouse Specialist — Forklift Operator (Houston) $20–$23/hour • 7am–4pm • Alternating Weekends • Full benefits Help keep 3 Men Movers — and our customers — moving. We're looking for a dependable, bilingual…
$25 per hour
Now Hiring: Vac Truck Operators (Combo Unit) in Houston, Tx Pay: $25+/hr (Pay is competitive and based on experience) Full time Year round work Safety first company Why AIMS Companies ~ Over 600 employees and 600+ pieces…
Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting... ...environment preferred Previous experience operating forklift, skid steer, lo…
$15 per hour
expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more t…
lifting) Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test. skills: Build, wrap, sort pallets Cherry Picker Operate RF scanner Load, unload materials & equipment dress code: Shirts or t-shirts must have sle…
$23.43 per hour
What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock . Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic mat…
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What forklift operators earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$20 | $32k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Senior | $23–$29 | $47k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?
Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.
Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.
List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.
How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?
Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.
Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.
How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?
Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.
What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?
Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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