Power Equipment Operator

Overview

Now hiring Power Equipment Operator

Location:

Torrance, CA
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
1st Shift

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—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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Solid weekly pay without the waiting game
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional 401(k)
• Safety-first environment
• Crew that backs each other up

Note:

This posting reflects the base pay range and typical benefits; actual compensation may vary by location, experience, and performance.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.