Forklift Operator I

Sensient • Turlock, CA

5d • 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, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The role requires a safety-focused, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality, organization, and productivity standards.

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, loud noises, airborne food particles (dust), and forklift fumes.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the Production Supervisor, including receiving and inventorying internal and purchased goods, pulling products for orders, loading and unloading inter-plant freight, completing JDE inventory transactions, cycle counting inventory in SDF/.Net, and operating a forklift.
• Ensure products are produced safely and legally while supporting continuous improvement and innovation and 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, wear required PPE, and 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plans
• Development opportunities
• Training during onboarding and beyond
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits program supporting employees' and their families' holistic well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed