Maersk
Logistics & Supply ChainDirect Workday career site

Forklift Operator

Pay
$18 – $20 per hour
Location
Coppell, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Listed
21 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • forklift operation
  • RF scanning
  • OSHA safety practices

Also useful

  • pallet jack operation
  • warehouse experience

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k match
  • Pto

About the role

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade and help our customers grow and thrive.

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.

We are looking for experienced Forklift Operators!

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 4:00am to 1:00pm or 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

Location: Facility is located in Coppell, TX

The Forklift Operator is in charge of loading & unloading materials utilizing a hand truck, reach truck, and/or forklift. They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.

Essential Functions

  • Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks
  • Forklift experience
  • Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as  applicable), counting products, and other like duties must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately.
  • Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
  • Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
  • Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure a safe and secure work environment, including all TSA and OSHA guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies

  • Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding/shrink-wrap material
  • Experience using an RF scan gun is required
  • Previous forklift certifications preferred
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
  • Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
  • Must have the ability to work well with others
  • High attention to detail required
  • Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Experience

  • Previous warehouse experience preferred - 1 year experience

Additional information

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.

Company Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k + Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
  • And more!

Pay Range

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location.  The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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Read the original posting

From Maersk's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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