Forklift Operator

Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc. • San Diego, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Mobile Storage is a storage container business that is growing and needs a heavy duty forklift operator for our San Diego branch. If you are the right fit for us, you will join a shop team with great communication, teamwork and you will be busy. Our team members are self-disciplined and highly motivated because they work with minimal supervision. You will also be aiding in the quality control process in maintaining containers by checking, sweeping, touching up, and other simple tasks to keep the container fleet up to expectations.

Requirements

• Be able to lift fifty pounds
• Operate forklift in an outdoor environment
• Be punctual and reliable
• Be able to use basic tools to assemble and disassemble blinds, doors, etc.
• Have a safety oriented mind set
• Monday through Friday
• 1-2 years’ minimum experience with picking up and moving shipping containers
• Heavy duty forklift certification or willing to be certified by our safety staff
• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• 25 ton high capacity forklift experience a plus
• Basic carpentry, electrical or welding experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers up to 45’ long from back of trucks
• Stack and organize containers in the yard
• Sweeping out containers when needed
• Cleaning windows, blinds, doors, floors, and walls of refurbished containers
• Keep work area and general yard clean of debris
• Routine maintenance on forklift (blowing out, checking fluids, etc.)

Benefits

• Immediate PTO eligibility
• Holidays off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees