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Inventory / Forklift Operator (Reach & Sit-Down)

Automation Personnel Services
  • Houston, TX
  • $18–$20 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Inventory / Forklift Operator (Reach & Sit-Down)
Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced Inventory / Forklift Operator to support our Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations teams. This position is responsible for receiving incoming shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, operating reach and sit-down forklifts, performing material movements, and ensuring timely inventory transactions within SAP or a similar ERP system.

Zip Code: 77073

Pay Rate
$18-20 per hour
 
Schedule and Hours 
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Required)
Occasional Saturday work as needed 
Overtime may be required based on business demands
 
Inventory / Forklift Operator (Reach & Sit-Down) Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. 
  • Receive and unload incoming shipments from vendors and carriers. 
  • Verify quantities, inspect materials for damage, and compare shipments to purchase orders and packing slips. 
  • Coordinate closely with the Procurement Team to ensure accurate receiving and inventory transactions. 
  • Enter receiving, inventory adjustments, transfers, and material movements into SAP or other ERP systems. 
  • Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and physical inventories. 
  • Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations. 
  • Stage materials for production and internal departments. 
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with inventory reconciliation. 
  • Ensure warehouse cleanliness, organization, and compliance with safety standards. 
Inventory / Forklift Operator (Reach & Sit-Down) Duties Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bilingual (preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years of forklift experience, including reach truck and sit-down forklift operation. (preferred)
  • Minimum 2 years of inventory control or warehouse experience. 
  • Experience using SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or another ERP system. 
  • Ability to accurately receive, count, and track inventory. 
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire, Permanent 

Benefits 
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
  • 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 832.585.5906 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: 
Automation Personnel Services Houston North Branch
2129 FM 2920
Suite 200
Spring, TX 77388

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
  • 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
  • Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
  • Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
  • Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
  • Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
  • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$18–$20 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1990
Websitehttp://www.apstemps.com/

About Company

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. was founded in 1990 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Automation has grown to a national company with offices throughout the United States, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.

Automation Personnel Services is the largest independently owned staffing company in Alabama.

Automation is a member of the American Staffing Association and the Alabama Staffing Association.

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Reportsunmatched
  • Inventory Transactionsunmatched
  • J D Edwardsunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Inventoryunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Theater Productionunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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