Power Equipment Operator

Now hiring Power Equipment Operator

Location:

Torrance, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Don’t Just Clock In. Crank It Up.

Load it. Stack it. Move it. You’re behind the wheel of the forklift, keeping the line stocked, the shelves safe, and the team running smooth. You unload trailers, shift pallets, and keep the chaos in check—all while making it look easy. If you’re hunting for forklift warehouse jobs that respect the skill it takes to keep things moving, you just found it.

• Solid Weekly pay without the waiting game
• Stacked Benefits: medical, dental, vision + life insurance
• Optional 401(k) - if you’re planning ahead
• Safety-first environment (because you matter)
• Crew that backs each other up

• 1 year of recent, verifiable experience operating at least one powered industrial truck (cherry picker, reach truck, EPJ, or forklift).
• Comfortable working at heights for cherry picker assignments.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly and stand for full shifts.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet company safety standards, including color-vision requirements.
• Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience in apparel distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, or high-volume warehouse operations – a plus.

• Operate powered industrial trucks, including cherry pickers, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks (EPJ), pallet jacks, and sit-down forklifts.
• Perform order picking, put-away, replenishment, and cycle counting to support accurate inventory control.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and follow OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain organized warehouse conditions and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, product damage, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Support special projects, including tagging, labeling, sample handling, and peak season fulfillment initiatives.
• Meet daily productivity goals while ensuring accurate documentation and scanning compliance.

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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.

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