Forklift Operator III

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. • Torrance, CA

1d • $23 - $32

About The Position

The Forklift Operator III transfers goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments using a forklift and moves materials throughout the warehouse. The role operates forklifts and other lifting devices to handle products, equipment, and materials; performs equipment safety and maintenance checks; and supports accurate inventory records. The operator follows instructions, company policies, and legal guidelines while working independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Forklift certification required upon hire.
• Dangerous goods certification required upon hire.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of airport codes, destinations, and basic geography.
• Typing or data-entry skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Active participation in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs, or other logistics business areas; knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology; and specialized computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate a manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered forklift to pick up, deliver, or move materials around the warehouse.
• Operate lifting devices such as lifts, booms, scoops, lift beams and swivel hooks, fork grapples, clamps, elevating platforms, or trailer hitches.
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
• Perform regular safety and maintenance checks by inspecting machinery to identify repair needs.
• Load, unload, and stack materials onto lifting devices; weigh materials or products and record them on production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Follow instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
• Comply with company policies, legal guidelines, and applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, disability, and supplemental health coverage
• Employee support
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential performance-based bonus
• Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation depending on tenure
• 2 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 5 sick days
• 5 volunteer hours
• 6 company holidays, plus Veterans Day for veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED