Forklift Drivers

Adecco; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Adecco is assisting a local client in Colton, CA with hiring experienced Material Handler / Forklift Operators for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role requires hands-on warehouse work, including loading, unloading, palletizing, and supporting overall material handling while operating forklifts.

Pay is $20.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule. Start times vary roughly between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM, with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Pacer forklift experience required.
• Experience operating Cherry Picker/Order Picker or Turret forklift.
• Recent forklift/material-handling experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate forklift skills during onsite assessment.
• Able to perform physical warehouse work in addition to operating a forklift.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle tires and materials.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing start times.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Pacer forklift along with Cherry Picker/Order Picker or Turret forklift.
• Load and unload tires and materials.
• Build and move pallets throughout the warehouse.
• Perform case picking and put-away.
• Palletize and shrink-wrap product.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Perform general warehouse and material-handling duties when not operating equipment.

Skills

Pacer forklift

Cherry Picker/Order Picker

Turret forklift

Forklift experience

Physical warehouse work

Job description

Adecco is assisting a local client in Colton, CA with hiring experienced Material Handler / Forklift Operators for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This position is a great fit for candidates who have forklift experience but are also comfortable performing hands‑on warehouse work. This is not a forklift‑only position. Associates will be expected to assist with loading, unloading, palletizing, material handling, and other warehouse duties throughout the shift.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Start time: Must have flexibility to start between approximately 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM, based on daily operational needs

Start times may vary and are typically communicated in advance

Occasional Saturday work may be required

Responsibilities

• Operate a Pacer forklift along with either a Cherry Picker/Order Picker or Turret forklift
• Load and unload tires and materials
• Build and move pallets throughout the warehouse
• Perform case picking and put‑away
• Palletize and shrink‑wrap product
• Move materials throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently
• Perform general warehouse and material‑handling duties when not operating equipment

Qualifications

• Pacer forklift experience required
• Experience operating either a Cherry Picker/Order Picker or Turret forklift
• Recent forklift/material‑handling experience preferred
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate forklift skills during the client’s onsite assessment
• Must be comfortable performing physical warehouse work in addition to operating a forklift
• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle tires and materials throughout the workday
• Must have reliable attendance and dependable transportation
• Must have the flexibility to accommodate changing start times

Important to Know

This is a physically active warehouse environment involving tires. Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Loading and unloading product from trailers
• Handling tires throughout the shift
• Working both on and off the forklift
• Standing, lifting, bending, palletizing, and moving product
• The normal smell associated with a tire warehouse

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.