Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Poway, CA

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule: 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Respect the Ride. Drive the Floor.

Forklift pros wanted. This is your kind of job.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Poway where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Clerk / Forklift Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for pulling and packing customer orders, inspecting titanium materials, operating warehouse equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, safety-conscious, and looking for a long-term career opportunity with room for growth.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.

• Pull, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect titanium materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform precise measurements using calipers and micrometers.
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and store materials.

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or shipping and receiving is preferred.
• Current forklift certification or experience operating multiple classes of powered industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, teamwork, reliability, and productivity are well positioned for success as a Forklift Operator.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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