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Class 4B, Forklift Operator

Job in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, 95076, USA
Listing for: S. Martinelli & Company
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.89 USD Hourly USD 25.89 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Seasonal - Full Time Class 4B Watsonville, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.89 To $25.89 Hourly

Department: Production
Reports To: Manager
Position Type: Full-time, Temporary/Seasonal
Shift: Day, Swing & Night
Location: Watsonville, CA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Union

Company Overview

Since 1868, the Martinelli family has been producing award-winning apple juice. Located in the cool California Central Coast, the fertile Pajaro Valley produces the most flavorful apple varieties in the world. Since winning its first gold medal in 1890, Martinelli’s has received more than fifty gold medals for product excellence. Distribution of Martinelli’s Gold Medal® products now extends to every state in the U.S. and globally.

Job Summary

Hasprimaryresponsibilitytomoveglass,applesandsupplies,loadandunloadtruckswithfinishedproducts and supplies, dump apples, and provide accurate written verification of product and supplies shipped or received.

Job Functions
  • Assemblecustomerorders,shipfinishedproductfromplantoroutsidewarehousesasdirected.
  • Ensurecasesareproperlyglued,coded correctly,finishedproductbeingtaggedandstackedcorrectly, and that product requiring strapping is done tightly enough to prevent shifting in transportation.
  • Verifythatitemsandquantitiesarereceivedorshippedinatimelyandaccuratemanner.
  • Completedailyforkliftsafetyandmaintenancechecklists.
  • Maintainfacilityinacleanandorderlycondition.
Job Qualifications
  • 1-2 years experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing/production environment.
  • Have good mechanical aptitude, good safety habits and mathematical accuracy.
  • Accuratelyusebarcodingandscanningsystems.
  • Successfully pass the written and hands-on driving test as administered by the Company before operating the forklift.
  • MustmeetemploymenteligibilityintheU.S.
  • Beatleast
    18yearsof age.
Education
  • Highschooldiplomaorequivalentpreferred.
Preferred Skills
  • Bilingual(English/Spanish).
Company Standard Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities
  • Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,bothorallyandinwriting.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
  • Abilitytoreadilyadapttochangingprioritiesandtakedirectionfrommorethanonestaffmember.
  • Abilitytothinkandworkeffectivelyunderpressureandaccuratelycompletetaskswithinestablishedtimes.
  • Abilitytoprioritizetasks,meetmultipledeadlinesandensurethat workisaccomplishedinthetimeframes required.
  • Abilitytobehighlyorganizedandprovidecarefulattentiontodetailandaccuracy.
  • Abilitytoexerciseindividualinitiativeanddiscretioninconfidentialmattersandtorespectconfidential matters.
Physical Demands and Working Environment

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

  • Abilitytopassabackgroundcheck,physical,anddrugscreen.
  • Abilitytostandand/orsitforlongperiodsoftime,andperiodicallyliftupto
    40pounds.
  • Abilitytostandand/orsitinfrontofacomputerscreenforextendedperiodsoftime.
  • Expectedtobehighlyfamiliarwithproductionoperations,andtoregularlyvisitallsignificant

    Company operations.
  • Workisperformedoutdoors,production,manufacturing,andwarehousefacilities.
All Employees Are Expected To
  • Complywithall Companysafetyrequirements.
  • Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S. Martinelli & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Pay rate: $26.89/hr.

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