Forklift Operator -1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Santa Fe Springs, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Forklift Operator for its Santa Fe Springs, California facility. The role supports three production lines connected by conveyors by unloading trailers, supplying production lines, and staging inventory according to warehouse standards. The operator works alongside production operators to bring in materials, review quality documentation, and verify that quantities are correctly scanned against work orders. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role helps ensure safe and accurate product flow through the facility and is accountable for the quality of each unit placed into a customer's shipper. The position is on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST. Overtime, weekend work, or extended shifts may be required as business needs dictate. The role is a union position with Teamsters Local 986 and pays $22.28 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of forklift experience.
Experience operating any forklift type, including sit-down, stand-up, or reach.
Ability to safely operate a forklift around coworkers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
Ability to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods.
Ability to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach, and climb consistently for 12 hours.
Ability to grasp and manipulate packaging components such as sprayers, bottles, and caps.
Ability to lift 45 pounds from floor to shoulder level.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or extended shifts when necessary.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of forklift experience.
RF scanner experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
Supply production lines and stage inventory according to warehouse standards.
Bring materials to production, review quality documentation, and verify that quantities are scanned correctly against work orders; correct discrepancies before the end of the shift.
Perform inventory functions, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and product checks.
Load and receive materials from trailers.
Load, store, and move materials in and out of racking.
Complete loading documentation in accordance with Hazmat rules.
Operate and use the plant's warehouse management system and RFID.
Perform packing and quality checks and complete documentation as required.
Hand-stack palletized product and perform rework during production downtime as needed to support smooth facility operations.
Ensure the final quality of every unit placed into a customer's shipper and consult the Team Leader when uncertain about quality standards.
Maintain safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area, clean as needed, and report unsafe conditions to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, safety standards, and plant policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.