Forklift Operator

About the Company

• Our client, a manufacturer in Torrance, is seeking a Warehouse Worker (sit down forklift operator) to join its team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in shipping/receiving, labeling, forklift operation, inventory, and picking/packing which will align successfully in the organization. About the Role

• The Warehouse Associate position receives and dispatches merchandise to and from its warehouse, which includes: Loading/unloading outgoing and incoming delivery vehicles.
  
  Selecting products from the warehouse, loading/securing goods to pallets, moving inventory to designated areas. Labeling inventory items and boxes. Assisting Machine Operators with boxing and palletizing of paint sticks.
  
  Assisting Production Department with staging pallets. Complying with all relevant safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities

• Shipping/Receiving (65%): Receive and track shipments. Unload delivery vehicles using forklift and other appropriate tools.
  
  Prepare, process and load orders for shipment in accordance with relevant procedures and standards (e.g., pull materials, pack boxes, build/load/wrap orders on pallets using pallet jacks and use forklift as needed to place orders in designated areas). Accommodate and carefully handle fragile merchandise. Inspect inventory for damage and faults. Count and confirm inventory.
  
  Store inventory in an accessible manner. Follow procedures and company policies, maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment. Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Responsibilities

• Warehouse Administration & Safety: Maintain warehouse records by accurately entering required information (e.g., tag and label inventory, track and document exact shipment arrival and departure times, recording impaired or damaged items.
  
  Mark and label stock; includes labeling according to such factors as quantity and type. Enforce inventory controls by collecting stock orders and printing requests. Enter data in inventory in applicable company records.
  
  Communicate errors to relevant parties. Ensure cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of work environment (e.g., keep shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat). Comply with all company safety procedures, rules, and regulations. Responsibilities

• Labeling (30%): Manually feed product packets into the label machine for labeling. Collect and package labeled packets into product box.
  
  Manually label outside of product box. Securely tape completed product boxes. Stack and build pallets with completed product boxes.
  
  Wrap pallets with shrink wrap. Use manual pallet jack/forklift to move pallets to appropriate locations. Keep machines and surrounding work area clean. Responsibilities

• Boxing (5%): Manually place printed paint sticks into box. Prepare cardboard boxes for packaging (i.e., opening, bending, taping, etc.). Stack and build pallets with completed boxes. Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Basic Shipping Knowledge (experience with UPS, FedEx, Freight, LTL, TL, shipping documents). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record. Pay range and compensation package

• Pay Rate Range: $18/hr. - $19/hr. based on experience Equal Opportunity Statement

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