Equipment Operator - Forklift/Reach Truck (Early Shift)

NRI Distribution; California; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff purchase program

Staff benefits plan

Job summary

NRI Distribution is seeking an Equipment Operator in Jurupa Valley, CA. This full-time role supports order picking, line replenishment, and cross-department tasks, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Monday–Friday, 5:00 am–1:30 pm, starting pay $21.00 per hour. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery, performing receiving, replenishments, scans, and cycle counts, while maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ months of forklift experience on stand-up reach and/or cherry picker.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to perform physical duties (lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, climb ladders, tolerate dust/noise/heat/cold).

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized warehouse machinery (forklifts, order/cherry picker, reach truck, electric pallet-jacks).
• Receive, replenish, ship, scan, and perform cycle counts along with general warehouse duties.
• Follow NRI safety rules, SOPs, and security protocols; keep areas safe and tidy.
• Participate in staff purchase and benefits programs; contribute to a positive, flexible work environment.
• Support internal growth opportunities within the company.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Time management

WMS knowledge

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

NRI Distribution is seeking an Equipment Operator in Jurupa Valley, CA. This full-time role supports order picking, line replenishment, and cross-department tasks, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Monday–Friday, 5:00 am–1:30 pm, starting pay $21.00 per hour. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery, performing receiving, replenishments, scans, and cycle counts, while maintaining clean and safe work areas.