Shift: 1st Shift (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Overtime: 20+ hours per week
Pay: $24/hr
Location: Linden, CA
About the Role
We are seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in Linden, CA. This position is not limited to forklift operation-you will also assist with general warehouse upkeep, including sweeping, shoveling, restacking pallets, inventory counts, manual material handling, and other tasks to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Work will occur both indoors and outdoors, so you must be comfortable working in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat).
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and similar equipment to transport inbound and outbound shipments.
- Pull and arrange products for shipment, ensuring accuracy in quantity and type.
- Stack and store merchandise in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
- Ensure proper stock rotation for finished goods and raw materials.
- Unload raw materials and store according to the storage plan.
- Support production by delivering/removing raw materials to/from equipment and processes.
- Perform batch mixing or growing media mixing by following recipes accurately, including correct quantities and sequence.
- Conduct basic math for inventory counts and batch accuracy.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance for line clearance and batch validation.
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklifts and other equipment.
- Report and help correct quality and safety issues.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- 1-2 years of recent forklift operating experience required.
- Knowledge of safe practices and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
- Effective communication skills.