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Join Our Team As Forklift Operator/Driver

Join our team as a Forklift Operator/Driver and play a key role in keeping our warehouse running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on position, you will operate a seated forklift to load and unload trailers, move pallets throughout the facility, and support daily warehouse operations.

Our story so far

Founded in 1989 and based in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national provider of supply chain solutions offering pallet management services, 3PL services, reverse logistics services, and transportation management and freight brokerage services, handling over 115 million pallets annually for more than 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employs more than 3,500 employees in 23 states, and continues to seek growth opportunities both organically and through acquisitions.

What We Offer

• Daily Pay Option: Access your earnings before payday.
• Weekly Pay: Receive your payment on time, every week.
• PTO: Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 3 plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company contribution up to 4%, eligibility on the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a financial wellness consultant.
• Flexible Benefits: Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.
• Prescription Drug Coverage: Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance: Basic coverage provided at no cost at hire.
• Vision Benefits: $10 eye exams and $150 frame subsidy through MetLifes Superior Vision starting at $1.46 per week.
• Dental Coverage: 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.
• Short-Term Voluntary Disability (STD): Income replacement up to 60% of weekly earnings covered (maximum $1,500 weekly) for non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Legal and identity theft services from MetLife and pet insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program (through ADP): Discounts on daily use items and big-ticket purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more).
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Discounts: Available for personal use.

What You Will Be Doing

• Load and unload trailers with precision, ensuring pallets are stable, correctly counted, and secured for transport.
• Transport pallets to designated storage, sorting, repair, or shipping areas to support production flow and organization.
• Perform daily forklift inspections before shift and report any mechanical or safety issues immediately.
• Change propane tanks or safely charge electric forklifts following company procedures.
• Verify pallet counts, condition, and load information using documents or electronic systems, acting as a final checkpoint before shipments leave the facility.
• Operate a seated forklift safely to move, organize, load, and unload pallets, including CHEP, PECO, iGPS, and whitewood pallets throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Maintain accurate tracking of pallet movements to ensure proper documentation and inventory control.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free to support a safe and efficient warehouse environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and operational procedures when handling equipment and materials.
• Support other warehouse functions as needed, including material organization, assisting production teams, or helping maintain overall workflow.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, repair teams, sorters, and drivers to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain reliable attendance and flexibility to adjust to operational needs, schedules, or assignments.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 6 months of recent forklift operation experience (seated forklift preferred).
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a fast-paced warehouse environment handling CHEP, PECO, iGPS, and whitewood pallets.
• Ability to lift, move, and manipulate materials of various weights as required by the site and specific job functions.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass PLAs forklift certification (on-site certification provided if current certification is not transferable).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate pallet counts, documentation, and load verification.
• Basic comfort with electronic systems or paperwork used for tracking and documenting loads.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members, supervisors, and warehouse staff.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to adapt to operational needs or schedule changes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a forklift, as well as stand, walk, and stoop as needed during the shift.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment, which may include moving, positioning, or manipulating materials as required by the job and site operations.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and foot control for safe operation of forklifts and other equipment.
• Ability to listen and understand verbal instructions, equipment sounds, back-up alarms, and safety signals in an active warehouse setting.
• Vision capabilities required include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to safely operate machinery and navigate the facility.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment that may include variable temperatures, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to remain alert, attentive, and focused on safety while working near forklifts, trailers, and pallet handling operations.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold) and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toe boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

PLA and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact ...@plasolutions.com. The company is happy to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized for such a request.