Forklift Operator I-1

Niagara Water•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, retrieve pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports production-area material supply and inventory, documents movements of supplies and finished goods, and helps maintain a safe and functional work environment. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. This description may not include every duty, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
Required forklift certification.
Minimum qualifications list 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, 0 years of experience in the position, and 0 years of experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift controls to drive the truck and move the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack material using the forklift’s lifting device.
Plan supply and material requirements by reviewing the production schedule and scheduling deliveries to the production area.
Retrieve and verify supplies and materials, secure pallets on the truck, and move pallets to production locations.
Maintain production-area inventory by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
Clear production areas by moving finished pallets and empty pallets.
Document movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic and following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Keep the forklift operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Participate in educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.