Forklift Operator
Department: Shipping & Receiving
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: City of Industry, CA
Reporting To: Alan Leal
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour
Description
There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Forklift operators move our product - whether it's loading or unloading product for transportation, wrapping finished product, or moving product around the facility. Forklift operators must be safety-minded and have good attention to detail.
- Operates a gas or electric forklift in warehouse.
- Performs daily forklift inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
- Moves bulk from rail receiving scales using metal bins and/or totes to warehouse racks or bulk storage areas according to bulk map or shipping schedule.
- Operate rail receiving equipment (elevators, scales, etc)
- Maintains clean and organized bulk receiving area, aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
- Weights, Labels, transport and stage any bulk is being received.
- Responsible for maintaining receiving areas clean and organized.
- Complete rail/truck receiving related paperwork accurately and on time.
- Safely moved and place rail cars on train tracks.
- Cut truck/railcar seals and report any discrepancy.
WHAT WE NEED
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years recent experience operating sit down and stand up reach forklift
- Minimum of 2 years or more of related experience in manufacturing preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
- Ability to perform basic math skills
- Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
- Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.
EXTRAS
- Employee-owned
- Advancement Opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)