Forklift Operator-2nd Shift-Part-time

Forward Air Services•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently loads, unloads, stages, scans, documents, and moves freight within a transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment. The role supports productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity. Operators may handle oversized, high-value, or complex freight and help coordinate dock workflow and resolve operational problems. Experienced team members may mentor and onboard Material Handlers and sometimes act in a lead capacity, without direct supervisory responsibility. The position is part-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 10 PM. Compensation is $19.05–$20.58. The work involves operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, using scanning devices and company systems, and following company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards. The environment is non-climate-controlled and may include temperature extremes, outdoor exposure, vehicle and equipment traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.

Requirements

At least 3 years of dock or warehouse experience.
Valid forklift certification or licensure, or ability to obtain it before operating equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to understand safety and operational instructions, work assignments, and freight documentation.
Ability to recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately.
Basic arithmetic skills to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
Willingness and ability to learn and use basic computer systems, handheld scanners, and freight-tracking devices.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, forklifts, reach trucks, and other specialized equipment required by the site.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally handle freight up to 75 pounds with assistance or mechanical aids.
Vision, hearing, and verbal communication sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to temperature extremes, occasional outdoor conditions and precipitation, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight using forklifts, reach trucks, and other appropriate material handling equipment and approved lifting techniques.
Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and designated warehouse areas according to operating procedures.
Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
Assist drivers with loading and unloading following dock and safety procedures.
Label, scan, and track freight using handheld scanners and company systems to maintain accuracy and documentation integrity.
Identify damaged freight and promptly report issues, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to supervisory personnel.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock, including work areas, tools, and material handling equipment.
Support dock productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational goals.
Safely and accurately handle oversized, high-value, or complex freight.
Assist with dock coordination, workflow management, and problem resolution.
Prioritize freight and coordinate task assignments, sometimes acting in a lead capacity without direct supervisory responsibility.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on dock operations, equipment, and procedures.
Train, mentor, and support the development of other Material Handlers.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Work assigned schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
For developing roles, perform tasks under appropriate supervision while learning equipment operation, safety protocols, and job procedures.