Forklift Operator III

Sensient • Turlock, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Forklift Operator III for its team in Turlock, California. The role receives daily instruction from the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Manager and includes receiving and inventorying internal and purchased goods, pulling products for orders, loading and unloading trucks carrying inter-plant freight, performing JDE inventory transactions, cycle counting inventory in SDF/.Net, and operating a forklift.

The operator helps ensure products are produced safely and legally, supports continuous improvement, and maintains the facility according to the 5S program and company policies and procedures. When storing finished products, the operator follows requirements for pallet tags, labels, pallets, packaging condition, and combining partial pallets where appropriate. The role requires reading product names, codes, and tags; communicating instructions and issues; performing basic math; and working safely in a warehouse environment.

The position is onsite five days per week in Turlock. Work conditions include temperatures from 35°F to over 100°F, loud noises, airborne food particles and forklift fumes. Physical tasks include occasionally rolling drums weighing up to 315 pounds and lifting up to 75 pounds while using applicable PPE and following safety regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Demonstrated warehouse experience, including the ability to load and unload trucks.
• Basic forklift operator skills and the ability to work safely around heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to scan, pick, and pull orders and use basic computer functions to produce reports and track or trace products.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving functions and operate a Yard Goat.
• Ability to read and understand product names, codes, and tags; comprehend and communicate instructions, problems, and questions.
• Ability to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic (+, −, ×, ÷), and communicate with people across functional areas.
• Ability to occasionally and safely roll drums weighing up to 315 pounds and lift up to 75 pounds while wearing applicable PPE and following safety regulations.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 35°F to over 100°F, loud noise, airborne food particles (dust), and forklift fumes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
• Must reside in the Turlock, California area or be willing to commute; relocation assistance is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inventory internal and purchased goods.
• Pull products for orders and perform shipping and receiving functions.
• Load and unload trucks, including trucks carrying inter-plant freight.
• Perform JDE inventory transactions and cycle counts in SDF/.Net.
• Operate forklifts safely, including in areas with heavy forklift traffic.
• Maintain facility conditions according to the 5S program and follow company policies, procedures, rules, and safety regulations.
• Warehouse finished products according to requirements for pallet tags, labels, pallet selection, and packaging condition; combine partial pallets as needed.
• Scan, pick, and pull orders, and track or trace products as needed.
• Communicate equipment maintenance or operating needs to the supervisor and perform other assigned tasks.
• Help ensure products are produced safely and legally while supporting continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits program supporting employees’ and families’ holistic well-being.
• Development opportunities.
• Thorough training during onboarding and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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