3rd Shift Forklift Driver

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America.

Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, staging, and transportation of raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and production-related materials throughout the facility. This position ensures that work orders are accurately picked, verified, transferred, and documented to support manufacturing and warehouse operations.

The Forklift Operator plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring timely material movement. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced in operating various types of powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Transport raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and other inventory throughout the facility.
• Stage materials for production according to work orders and production schedules.
• Load, unload, and transfer materials between warehouse, production, and storage locations.
• Complete material movements accurately and efficiently while minimizing product damage and inventory discrepancies.
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report equipment issues immediately.

• Accurately pick, verify, count, and transfer materials based on work orders and production requirements.
• Verify inbound, returned, and relabeled materials before placing them into inventory.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely using warehouse management systems and scanners.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by following established inventory control procedures.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as required.
• Support warehouse organization and proper storage practices.

• Utilize barcode scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and ERP systems to complete inventory transactions.
• Verify documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain records of material movements and inventory transactions.
• Report inventory discrepancies, material shortages, or damaged products to supervision.

• Follow all OSHA, Cal/OSHA, company safety policies, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, Planning, Inventory Control, and Quality teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with receiving, shipping, staging, and warehouse projects as needed.
• Support departmental goals related to safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, and customer service.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year…