OPS - Forklift/Shipping

Veritiv • Fontana, CA

5d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives, stores, and distributes materials and products within the establishment by performing warehouse functions. The role operates forklifts to move materials across receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas, supports inventory organization and order fulfillment, and maintains accurate inventory and shipping documentation. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and involves exposure to noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and vehicles. The position pays $19.95 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write short correspondence.
• Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds; manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material-handling equipment; and use a pallet jack with skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
• Ability to lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Distribution warehousing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas, and perform routine equipment inspections.
• Read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to pick, move, or distribute items accurately.
• Sort and organize inventory on shelves, racks, or bins according to type, size, or product code.
• Assemble and fulfill customer orders, prepare items for shipment, and load materials onto trucks as required.
• Count items, complete documentation, and use computer systems for inventory data entry.
• Label materials with identifying information and open containers such as crates and bales as necessary.
• Process clear and accurate paperwork related to inventory movement and shipping.
• Walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders; stand while operating order picker, reach truck, or cutter equipment; and sit when driving sit-down material-handling equipment.
• Lift, twist, carry, push, pull, stoop, and kneel as needed to handle products and fulfill orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
• Health savings account
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training opportunities
• Professional development programs
• Career pathing and mentorship opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform
• Other fringe benefits

What This Job Offers

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