Forklift Operator I

Sensient•Turlock, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Forklift Operator I to support its Agricultural Ingredients business in Turlock, California. The role supports daily warehouse and production operations through the safe and efficient movement, handling, and storage of materials and finished products. Duties include receiving and inventorying goods, fulfilling product orders, loading and unloading freight, operating a forklift, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The position calls for a safety-focused, detail-oriented person who can work in a fast-paced production environment while meeting quality, organization, and productivity standards. The successful candidate will work as assigned by the Production Supervisor and follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. The role includes maintaining facility cleanliness under the 5S program, properly warehousing finished products, using equipment safely and following lifting practices, wearing required PPE, and reporting equipment concerns. The position requires effective communication with supervisors, coworkers, and other functional areas. Work is at the Turlock, California facility; the candidate must live in the area or be willing to commute. Sensient cannot provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. The stated pay rate is $23.77 per hour, with pay within the range based on factors including education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse staff and management.
Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to complete simple math computations (+, -, ×, ÷).
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions, problems, and questions.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 35 to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, in loud noise, around airborne food particles (dust), and around forklift fumes.
Must reside in the Turlock, California area or be willing to commute.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
Receive and inventory internal and purchased goods.
Pull products to fulfill orders.
Load and unload inter-plant freight.
Complete JDE inventory transactions and cycle count inventory in SDF/.Net.
Operate a forklift.
Support safe and legal product production, continuous improvement, and innovation while following company policies, procedures, rules, and safety regulations.
Maintain facility cleanliness and organization in accordance with the 5S program.
Warehouse finished products properly by securing and initialing pallet tags, using proper pallets, labeling bag pallets on all four sides, ensuring packaging is undamaged, and combining partial pallets to maximize storage space.
Operate equipment safely, follow proper lifting practices, and wear required PPE.
Report equipment maintenance or operational concerns to the supervisor.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other functional areas about instructions, questions, and operational issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or management.