Forklift Operator

Amentum•Herlong, CA

14d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves, handles, stores, and prepares goods and materials in a warehouse. The role operates manually controlled gasoline-, electric-, or liquid propane-powered forklifts and may also use machine hoppers, roll-offs, bar-code wands, labeling equipment, laser scanners, and computer terminals. A CAC may be required for system access. The position alternates between indoor and outdoor environments and may expose employees to environmental hazards. The employee follows storage plans, inventory instructions, safety procedures, and applicable operational, quality, and environmental requirements. The role may require travel, any-shift availability, weekend work, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and facility credentials. US citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location. The typical work environment is a warehouse with no unusual hazards. Physical demands include frequent lifting of 20–60 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, as well as routinely sitting and frequent communication. The role requires mental alertness, planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work to deadlines. The listed hiring rate is $26.49 per hour, set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Twelve months of job-related experience and/or training.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and urinalysis.
Availability for any shift and willingness to work weekends and additional hours as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; US citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location.
Ability to lift 20–60 pounds frequently and to kneel, stand, and walk.
Ability to maintain mental alertness, plan and organize, and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Move palletized or crated goods around the storage facility according to storage requirements, shelf-life regulations, and staging procedures.
Stack goods in appropriate storage bays and follow inventory control instructions.
Secure loads and follow material-handling procedures for stacking, palletizing, shipping, and moving materials.
Stack and store empty pallets, crates, and similar items.
Perform daily equipment checks, including recharging forklift batteries and lubricating equipment.
Unload incoming vehicles and place materials and merchandise in assigned locations.
Dispose of waste and recyclables using machine hoppers, roll-offs, and other required equipment.
Locate and move products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Identify damage and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
Perform warehousing duties requiring an understanding of the facility’s storage plan.
Rearrange and take inventory of stored materials; inspect materials for deterioration or damage; and prepare materials removed from storage for shipment.
Operate approved tools and equipment in the performance of duties.
Conduct assigned inventory activities using bar-code wands, labeling equipment, laser scanning equipment, and/or computer terminals.
Operate a manually controlled gasoline-, electric-, or liquid propane-powered forklift to transport goods and materials within a warehouse.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed to maintain the workspace.
Complete assigned safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, quality-system documents, customer contracts, and quality and customer-satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.
Perform other assigned, requested, or related duties unless excluded by the job description or applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Employees receive $7.50 per hour, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward the purchase of medical, dental, accidental death and dismemberment, vision, life, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability benefits.
Paid vacation accrued biweekly, with annual allotments based on service: 144 hours for 0–5 years, 194 hours for 5–10 years, 224 hours for 10–15 years, and 264 hours for more than 15 years.
401(k).
11 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.
401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.