Forklift Operator

Herbalife • Carson, CA

6d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supports warehouse operations by safely operating material-handling equipment and helping ensure products move accurately and on time. The role supports receiving and shipping, inventory replenishment, stock accuracy, and a clean, organized, safe work area. It requires flexibility to work overtime, Saturdays, and some holidays based on business needs, and involves repeatedly lifting and transferring product boxes throughout the day.

The operator inspects equipment, moves and stores products, updates inventory using radio-frequency barcode scanners, processes inbound shipments and outbound orders, and completes cycle counts and physical inventory activities. The position works independently with general supervision and contributes as part of a team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of stand-up forklift operating experience.
• At least 2 years of general warehouse experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, product movement, inventory systems, forklift safety, and material handling.
• Experience using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
• Good basic math skills and close attention to accuracy.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and transfer boxes of product throughout the day.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, with clear verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work respectfully with people at all levels and across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain organized, alert, and responsive in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Flexibility to work overtime, Saturdays, and some holidays based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of forklift operating experience.
• 3 or more years of general warehouse experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks, transfer products, and store inventory while protecting people, products, racks, vehicles, and equipment.
• Record product movements accurately and update the inventory management system in real time using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
• Complete receiving, resupply, replenishment, put-away, cycle-count, and related assignments accurately and on time.
• Process inbound purchase orders, resupply orders, and transfers; update deliveries received at the distribution center by 2:00 p.m. in the inventory system the same day.
• Document receipts and promptly report variances.
• Pull and stage outbound products according to picking lists, complete shipping documents, and notify the department Lead or Supervisor of location or quantity differences.
• Keep pickline, bulk-rack backup, assembly, and IBOD locations sufficiently stocked, and complete inventory transfers accurately.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities according to established procedures and schedules; document counts and report variances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and immediately report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, or unsafe practices.

Benefits

• Group health programs, including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), basic life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other voluntary benefit programs, including a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), supplemental life, critical illness, hospitalization and accident insurance, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, including company-observed U.S. holidays, floating holidays, vacation, sick time, a volunteer program, paid maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, personal leave, and time off for voting.

What This Job Offers

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