Forklift Operator

Biagi Bros Transportation•Ontario, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and accurately handles products in a food-grade warehouse, supporting all facility accounts. The role operates propane and electric forklifts and their attachments to unload, stack, pick, stage, and load products in accordance with account requirements, load diagrams, safety procedures, and Biagi Bros policies. The operator also completes receiving paperwork, inventory counts and transactions, equipment checks, housekeeping, and reporting of damage or inventory discrepancies. The position requires regular attendance, participation in safety meetings, and assistance with other warehouse work and repack projects as needed. Work is performed primarily in a temperature-controlled warehouse with exposure to noise and moving equipment. Occasional exposure to substances may require appropriate personal protective equipment. The role involves using sit-down forklifts and attachments, forklift computers, desktop computers, and forklift batteries or propane tanks. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds, walking around the warehouse, sitting for extended periods, and changing a forklift battery or propane tank as needed; the ride may be bumpy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of forklift experience in a warehouse environment.
2–5 years of warehouse or distribution experience.
Experience with inventory control and cycle counts.
Ability to safely and effectively operate propane forklifts and their attachments.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively in English, positively and professionally.
Good math aptitude and sound judgment.
Ability to work productively in a team environment.
Ability to use a warehouse management system, follow scanning practices, and perform inventory transactions.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced warehouse with exposure to moving equipment.
Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective professional written and verbal communication skills.
Active driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk around the warehouse, sit for extended periods, tolerate a potentially bumpy forklift ride, and change forklift batteries or propane tanks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse or distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate propane and electric forklifts and their attachments to unload, stack, pick, stage, and load products accurately and on time.
Support all accounts at the facility and follow Biagi Bros policies and account-specific requirements.
Perform daily forklift safety inspections and submit the required checklists.
Unload trailers, containers, and railcars using required safety procedures; complete receiver paperwork accurately and include required attachments or photographs.
Stage and stack products squarely and securely according to account requirements and facility procedures.
Pull the correct products from assigned locations and verify outbound orders before loading.
Load outbound orders according to product-specific load diagrams and trailer limitations.
Change forklift batteries or propane tanks as needed.
Attend and participate in safety and staff meetings.
Cut and remove seals from railcars, trailers, and containers using appropriate tools and eye protection.
Accompany outside carrier drivers with a Biagi Bros employee and report unauthorized visitors in the facility.
Close bay and pedestrian doors during breaks and lunches and secure them at the end of each shift.
Perform housekeeping to maintain food-grade warehouse requirements, including sweeping and mopping as needed and removing debris from trailers, containers, railcars, warehouse floors, and exterior docks.
Dispose of garbage using dock or self-dumping hoppers and recycle broken pallets, plastic, and cardboard according to established guidelines.
Perform periodic and annual inventories, cycle counts, and other counts as directed; complete inventory transactions and report anomalies to account managers or the warehouse manager.
Report and document damages found during unloading or later in storage using designated forms.
Assist in other areas as needed and support beer, glass, and wine repack projects.
Represent Biagi Bros appropriately in dealings with owners, management, coworkers, employees, accounts, customers, carriers, and suppliers.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance and perform other duties or assignments requested by management.