Forklift Operator

FIRESTONE WALKER INC•Paso Robles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied. This Full Time Forklift Operator position is in a warehouse setting, responsible for operating a forklift to transfer materials, manually load or unload materials, report damage, wrap materials, clean and organize the warehouse, prebuild partial pallets, complete inventory maintenance, ensure product rotation using FIFO, assist other departments, learn and apply policies, report quality concerns, complete safety training, and perform other duties under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience operating a forklift
Ability to effectively communicate verbally
Ability to read labels and numbers
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Forklift driver certified and ability to pass Firestone Walker Forklift Certification
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely, sensibly and responsibly
Willingness to ask questions and seek direction
Ability to operate and use a PC computer
Ability to learn scanning tool
Ability to clock time worked and review and approve timecard each pay period
Ability to access HR self-service system

Responsibilities

Conduct operation and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher prior to operating forklift
Use forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, storage areas and trailers
Manually load or unload materials on to or off pallets, platforms, skids, etc.
Report any damage to racks, equipment, forklift, or any other safety hazards
Wrap materials going onto pallets
Clean and organize warehouse daily
Prebuild partial pallets for outbound loads
Complete pallet and keg inventory maintenance
Ensure all products rotate appropriately using First-In First-Out (FIFO) methodology
Assist other departments with forklift operations as needed
Learn and apply all existing policies, practices, and procedures
Identify and report any quality concerns
Complete all assigned safety training
Work under direct supervision and follow detailed instruction to complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company sponsored paid parental leave
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
10 paid holidays per year
Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise
Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+