Forklift Operator I

Operates forklifts and material handling equipment to select, move, stage, load, and unload products and raw materials within a manufacturing and shipping environment.

Job Requirements

• 1–2 years of forklift experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks in a high-volume facility.
• Ability to safely lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work under varying plant temperatures and environmental conditions.
• 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of hazard communication requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow equipment operating manuals, posted facility signage, safety procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift certification.
• Experience operating high-reach trucks.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Material handling experience.
• Cycle counting and barcode scanning experience.
• Experience reading and working with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience working with chemicals or in light chemical manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Select products according to pick sheets and prepare orders for shipment.
• Place selected products on pallets according to established loading and stacking requirements.
• Move completed orders to designated shipping and staging areas.
• Operate sit-down, stand-up, and other applicable forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and trailers.
• Stack finished goods onto pallets and wrap completed pallets for shipment.
• Load finished pallets onto trailers.
• Move materials and products through production, warehouse, and staging areas.
• Operate material handling equipment in congested industrial environments.
• Perform material handling, cycle counting, and scanning activities as assigned.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, security, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Inspect and operate material handling equipment according to applicable SOPs and operator manuals.
• Maintain safe handling practices when working around machinery, chemicals, raw materials, and finished products.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $18.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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