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CVS Health hiring Equipment Operator 1st Shift, Houston, TX

Equipment Operator 1st Shift

CVS Health

Houston, TX
Posted 1 weeks ago
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - Finish

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • Maintains equipment/warehouse operations under general supervision and communicates deviations from expected outcomes to internal teams.
  • Collects feedback from employees across the company to ensure the technical support function is responsive to business needs.
  • Documents warehouse maintenance activities to ensure replenishment of inventories.
  • Defines the operational strategy to the warehouse department and instructs equipment operators on how to maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading position.
  • Organizes warehouse facilities and utilizes power equipment to move and stack pallets and freight around the warehouse.
  • Communicates with equipment operators, contractors, and inspectors on obstacles or challenges within the day-to-day operations.
  • Monitors operator associates, delegates tasks, and revises schedules depending on daily and/or weekly plans.
  • Performs preventative maintenance procedures on hydraulic components and vehicle or stationary equipment to ensure maximum reliability.
  • Determines the scope of maintenance work required for heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.

About This Role

Conducts the operation of motorized equipment to move loads throughout warehouses.

Experience Requirements

Required

0-1 year

Benefits & Perks

Benefits Package

  • Affordable medical plan options
  • 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • wellness screenings
  • tobacco cessation and weight management programs
  • confidential counseling
  • financial coaching
  • paid time off
  • flexible work schedules
  • family leave
  • dependent care resources
  • colleague assistance programs
  • tuition assistance
  • retiree medical access

Full Job Description

Position Title: Equipment Operator 1st Shift

Company: CVS Health
Location: Houston, TX

Description: At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:
1st Shift: $18.50 / hour
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - Finish

Job Profile Summary:
Conducts the operation of motorized equipment to move loads throughout warehouses. Ensures compliance with safe work practice policies and procedures. Applies functional equipment operations knowledge to maintain performance goals and meet store order needs.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Maintains equipment/warehouse operations under general supervision and communicates deviations from expected outcomes to internal teams.
  • Collects feedback from employees across the company to ensure the technical support function is responsive to business needs.
  • Documents warehouse maintenance activities to ensure replenishment of inventories.
  • Defines the operational strategy to the warehouse department and instructs equipment operators on how to maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading position.
  • Organizes warehouse facilities and utilizes power equipment to move and stack pallets and freight around the warehouse.
  • Communicates with equipment operators, contractors, and inspectors on obstacles or challenges within the day-to-day operations.
  • Monitors operator associates, delegates tasks, and revises schedules depending on daily and/or weekly plans.
  • Performs preventative maintenance procedures on hydraulic components and vehicle or stationary equipment to ensure maximum reliability.
  • Determines the scope of maintenance work required for heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior Relevant Work Experience: 0-1 year

Essential Qualifications: Basic awareness of problem solving and decision making skills

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $31.30. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Great benefits for great people: We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

Application Window: We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/08/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

How to Apply

Estimated Salary

$39
/ hour

CVS Health pays $39 for Forklift Operator in Houston, TX, with most salaries ranging from $28 to $55. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

Median
$39
Low
$28
High
$55

Figures represent approximate ranges and may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. For the most accurate information, please consult the employer directly. Contact us to suggest updates to this information.