Palmer Distribution Services Inc Jobs (1)

We have immediate openings in Houston for an experienced Material Handler proficient using a sit-down forklift with a starting pay rate of $16 per hour. We are looking for candidates who want to work for a stable, growing company. This is a direct hire position! Benefits will be available the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and vision; Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital policies and 401k. Responsibilities include : Operate sit-down forklift, minimum 2 years experience Experience loading and unloading products from trucks Move product to storage locations by efficiently stacking or storing customer products in the appropriate areas. Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into trailers, flatbeds, railcars, or other transportation vehicles. Ensure inbound orders are properly documented by following Company Receiving Procedures. Pull outbound orders and stage them in a timely manner. Prepare product for shipment, ensuring that listed product types on order have been pulled and any special instructions listed have been completed. Perform manual loading and unloading as needed meeting customer requirements. Able to lift up to 50lbs and adjust body to bend, push, pull, stretch, stoop, squat and grab; walking and sitting for extended periods Requirements include : Must have 3 years forklift experience in a logistics environment Handling of hazardous material is a plus High school diploma or GED Ability to read, write and speak the English language Detail-oriented and capable of performing basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Be able to work late or on weekend with short notice depending on customer needs Benefits include : Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Access to Life, Accident, and Critical Illness policies Access to 401k Retirement Referral Program : Get hired on and refer a friend! When they successfully complete 90 days of employment they get $500 and so do you!