Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Coppersmith, Inc.Coppersmith is a full service Customs Broker, International Freight Forwarder and Logistics Specialist for all phases of international transportation. Handling importing and exporting shipments since 1948. Website: www.coppersmith.com We are looking to hire an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our Houston, TX team. This person will be assisting the Warehouse Lead in the clearance and documentation of shipments. This person will safely and accurately process customer orders with on-hand knowledge of OSHA storage safety standards - including storage standards in various temperature environments. This person will also be responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product. **(MUST have a current Forklift Certification. OSHA Storage Materials Handling and Hazards Safety Training Preferred.) Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations & Forklift Driving Safely and efficiently operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery. Load and unload loose, palletized, or containerized freight from flatbeds, box trucks and personal vehicles. Stage, sort, and organize incoming cargo in the appropriate designated zones. Ensure all freight is properly wrapped, stacked, and secured to prevent damage. Inventory Control & Data Entry Check and verify incoming and outgoing cargo against packing lists and manifests. Utilize the company system and processes to accurately log cargo locations, descriptions, weights, and counts. Identify, document, and report cargo discrepancies immediately, including shortages, overages, or visible freight damage. Perform routine cycle counts and assist with regular physical inventory audits. Dispatch & Trucking Documentation Review, verify, and process incoming and outgoing Bills of Lading (BOL), Delivery Orders (DO), and assist with quotes. Coordinate directly with truck drivers, verifying driver credentials, cargo security and condition. Assign dock doors to incoming/outgoing trucks and manage the daily flow of arrivals to optimize dock space. Prepare complete dispatch packets for drivers, ensuring all required customs release signatures or stamps are present before cargo leaves the facility. Customs Compliance Adhere strictly to basic U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. Maintain a secure warehouse perimeter and follow mandated facility security protocols (such as C-TPAT standards). Ensure cargo remains intact and untouched until proper customs authorization and documentation releases are secured. Qualifications & Skills Required: Valid, active Forklift Operator Certification (OSHA compliant). Minimum of 2–3 years of experience operating forklifts in a logistics, freight forwarding, or warehouse environment. Proven experience handling commercial shipping documents, specifically Bills of Lading (BOL) and Delivery Orders. Demonstrated knowledge of manifest verification, labeling shipments, weight distribution, and palletization planning. Strong digital literacy with accurate data entry skills and experience using dimension and weight metrics. Basic understanding of freight workflows, driver check-in processes, and driver dispatch coordination. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds ability to lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds repetitively throughout the work day. Preferred: Familiarity with customs entry processes (e.g., in-bond moves, immediate transportation, or immediate exportation paperwork). Prior knowledge of C-TPAT or standard supply chain security guidelines. CargoWise, Microsoft Office, Warehouse Management System _Coppersmith is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status…