3rd Shift Forklift Driver

kdc/one; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a 3rd shift Forklift Operator in Southern California to safely move materials, support production, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role requires attention to detail, experience with powered industrial trucks, and use of WMS/ERP systems.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with multiple teams. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to cGMP and SOPs, and the ability to operate across warehouse, production, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating various types of forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, material requests, and warehouse instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and move materials as required.
• Transport raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and inventory.
• Stage materials for production according to work orders and schedules.
• Load, unload, and transfer materials between locations.
• Maintain accurate records of material movements and inventory transactions.
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory control knowledge

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

3rd Shift Openings

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, staging, and transportation of raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and production-related materials throughout the facility. This position ensures that work orders are accurately picked, verified, transferred, and documented to support manufacturing and warehouse operations.

The Forklift Operator plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring timely material movement. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced in operating various types of powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Forklift Operation & Material Movement

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Transport raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and other inventory throughout the facility.
• Stage materials for production according to work orders and production schedules.
• Load, unload, and transfer materials between warehouse, production, and storage locations.
• Complete material movements accurately and efficiently while minimizing product damage and inventory discrepancies.
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report equipment issues immediately.

Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations

• Accurately pick, verify, count, and transfer materials based on work orders and production requirements.
• Verify inbound, returned, and relabeled materials before placing them into inventory.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely using warehouse management systems and scanners.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by following established inventory control procedures.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as required.
• Support warehouse organization and proper storage practices.

Documentation & Systems

• Utilize barcode scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and ERP systems to complete inventory transactions.
• Verify documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain records of material movements and inventory transactions.
• Report inventory discrepancies, material shortages, or damaged products to supervision.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, Cal/OSHA, company safety policies, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, Planning, Inventory Control, and Quality teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with receiving, shipping, staging, and warehouse projects as needed.
• Support departmental goals related to safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, and customer service.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating various types of forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, material requests, and warehouse instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as QAD or similar warehouse management platforms.
• Experience supporting production operations through material staging and inventory transactions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit and operate a forklift for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, warehouse equipment, and forklift traffic.
• Ability to perform repetitive movement and material handling activities.

Work Environment

• Clean, temperature-controlled warehouse environment.
• Moderate to heavy forklift and warehouse traffic.
• Moderate noise levels from forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Frequent interaction with warehouse, production, and inventory control personnel.
• Fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.