Forklift Operator

Kenco • Apple Valley, CA

10d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and store products and materials for shipping and receiving. The position uses lift equipment to meet customer needs and may also use equipment to scan products and print labels, complete paperwork, and operate inventory management systems. Operators follow product rotation procedures, perform cycle counts and daily forklift safety inspections, communicate incidents to a supervisor, and may perform housekeeping and other assigned tasks. The facility must remain inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer requirements.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential; the approximate pay range is $17.19–$25.82. Travel is not expected.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment, to move products or materials for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and materials.
• Stack and transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Follow product rotation procedures.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily forklift safety inspections using the Safety Checklist.
• Keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer requirements.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• Ten employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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