Material Handler - Forklift Operator

• Job Category Logistics
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

The Material Handler - Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count vehicle and tooling components. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform staging and auditing duties.

This is a temporary assignment anticipated to continue through March 2027, with the opportunity to convert to a regular full-time position based on business needs, individual performance, and attendance.

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., as scheduled. Overtime may be required, with shifts not exceeding 12 hours.

• Receiving:
  Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the materials in the appropriate areas. Scan or enter data into ERP system and report inventory discrepancy.
• Quality:
  Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Loading:
  Efficiently move products from staging and/or storage areas into assembly bays.
• Equipment:
  Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, and load functions, as required.
• Shipping:
  Load outbound shipments safely. Scan or enter data into ERP system and report inventory discrepancy. Create shipping documentation.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school education or GED minimum/partial college preferred.
• Experience (the minimum level of direct experience in a similar position): 1–3 years.
• The forklift operator requires satisfactory completion of a California State Forklift Certification (OSHA 3668).
• Positive attitude and pleasant personality, effective memory skills, good hand-eye coordination, dependability, ability to follow directions, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Standing while walking is required for most of the shift (not including breaks).
• Pushing and pulling pallets and lifting products is required approximately 55% of the shift.
• Bending is required less than or up to 15% of the shift to reach product or debris.
• Climbing onto the racking may be required.
• Crouching is required.
• Kneeling is required occasionally.
• Physical strength to handle up to 25-pound objects frequently. Some items weighing up to 50lbs need to be handled occasionally.
• Above average coordination, including hand-eye, hand-foot, and balance.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers with average repetition.
• Sight with ability to distinguish color and perception of sound are required; ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015), as applicable.

Note:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to use or operate assembly tools, i.e., electric powered dynamic torque tools.
• Ability to walk or move –to regularly move about inside the office or onto the…