Forklift Operator - Warehouse

States Logistics Services, Inc. • Buena Park, CA

9d • $21 - $24

About The Position

States Logistics Services, Inc. is hiring a third-shift Forklift Operator for its warehouse operations. The role pays $21–$24 to start, depending on experience, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The regular schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Overtime may be required based on client volume, including 10+ additional hours, extended shifts, extra days, weekends, and holidays.

The operator reads and fills orders, handles incoming and outgoing products, assembles customer orders on pallets, and moves products to holding or outbound staging areas. The role also supports warehouse safety, accessibility, and upkeep, including maintenance tasks as needed. States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company operating public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona. It is an employee-owned organization and an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• At least six months of related warehouse experience is strongly preferred; candidates with no experience will also be considered.
• Must be able to work required overtime regularly, including 10+ hour shifts, extra days, weekends, and holidays.
• Good attendance and punctuality, including the ability to work scheduled shifts and mandatory overtime.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Ability to speak and read work orders and understand or clarify verbal instructions.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand, walk, lift, twist, and turn; regularly lift, push, or pull over 10 pounds and occasionally handle 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of related warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders, shipping orders, or requisitions and accurately determine items to move, gather, distribute, or ship.
• Unload trucks, check in products, match purchase orders to sales orders, and assist with shipping and receiving.
• Compare unloaded products against purchase orders, confirm all items were received, and note overages, shortages, or damage.
• Assemble customer orders on pallets and move them to holding or outbound staging areas.
• Weigh and count items for warehouse distribution as needed to ensure company standards.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for company and customer traffic.
• Perform facilities maintenance as needed, such as sweeping, dusting, and mopping, and assist with racking, reconfiguration, and product consolidation.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities; no degree required.
• Merit increases for performance.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrued starting with the first paycheck and sick and holiday time after 90 days of employment.
• Holiday premiums for holidays worked, with no waiting period.
• Medical coverage with low premiums for employees and their families; the company covers 70%.
• Paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed