Forklift Operator

Kenco • Apple Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products for shipping and receiving. The role supports customer needs by handling and storing materials, scanning products, printing labels, maintaining inventory records, and following product-rotation procedures. The operator also conducts daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer inspections, reports incidents to a supervisor, and may perform housekeeping and other assigned tasks. This position is not expected to travel.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday: Sunday and Monday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m. Pay is listed as $19.00 per hour with a $3.00 shift differential; the approximate pay range is $17.19–$25.82 per hour.

Kenco describes its work environment as supportive and professional, with a focus on safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee growth. The company offers medical insurance (including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts), supplemental insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, a 401(k), paid time off, and employer-paid holidays.

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 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 safety inspections of forklift trucks using the Safety Checklist.
• Keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Complete other tasks 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
• 10 employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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