Forklift Operations Associate, Richmond, CA

Gopuff; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for 0

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

25% employee discount & FAM Membership

Vacation and Sick Time for eligible em

Job summary

Gopuff in Richmond, CA is seeking a Forklift Operations Associate (FOA) to join our Distribution Center team. The role involves driving a forklift, stacking and storing merchandise, and supporting area managers with warehouse tasks.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 49 lbs, using various material handling equipment, and ensuring safety standards. The position offers full-time benefits and competitive pay based on location.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of high-reach forklift experience.
• 2+ years of warehouse, logistics, military, or equivalent experience.
• General working knowledge of basic web-based software applications (Google G-Suite).
• Ability to lift up to 49 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight.
• Stack and store merchandise using forklift equipment and move inbound shipments to storage.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Complete inspection forms before operating equipment; report safety concerns.
• Maintain warehouse organizational standards.
• Follow Standards of Conduct to ensure a safe, inclusive environment.
• Assist Area Manager and leads with warehouse tasks.

Skills

Forklift operations

Warehouse operations

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google G-Suite

Job description

Gopuff is seeking a Forklift Operations Associate (FOA) to join the Distribution Center team. We are looking for motivated and committed individuals. You will play an essential role in your Distribution Center, which requires drive, positivity, and enthusiasm for the challenge. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will accomplish a variety of warehouse responsibilities, including stacking and storing merchandise while using a forklift, clamps, and push-pull equipment.

Customers turn to Gopuff to provide their everyday essentials—day and night, rain or shine. We're assembling a team of thinkers, dreamers, and risk takers who are ready to help us reshape the world of retail faster than ever before. And it doesn't hurt if you like snacks.

You Will:

• Load and unload freight
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment. Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment
• Operate material handling equipment
• Complete inspection forms prior to operating equipment. Report safety concerns to management
• Maintain Warehouse Organizational Standards
• Ensure the Standards of Conduct policy is followed to provide a safe and inclusive work environment
• Assist Area Manager and Leads with all warehouse tasks when delegated

You Have:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1+ years of high-reach forklift experience
• 2+ years of warehouse, logistics, military, or equivalent experience
• General working knowledge of basic web-based software applications (e.g., Google G-Suite)
• Ability to lift up to 49 lbs.

We care about our team and want to make sure you know what to expect:

• Handle, scan, and move product in a safe and well-organized manner
• Stand, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, and walk during shifts
• Use carts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment to move product
• Lift up to 49 pounds. Handle products that may contain tobacco, nicotine, and/or alcohol
• Work in freezer locations periodically throughout shifts

What We Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
• Vacation and Sick Time for eligible employees
• EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

Pay

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing, and pay may vary depending on your location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area.
• Richmond, CA: $24 per hour
• The salary range above reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.