Forklift Operator

Atterro; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Atterro in Carlsbad, CA is actively seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, move, and organize palletized materials within a fast-paced warehouse.

The role emphasizes equipment handling, inventory accuracy, and safety. Applicable experience with RF scanners or WMS is valued, and the schedule runs 7am to 3:30pm with competitive weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.
• Current forklift certification or experience with multiple classes of equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Identify inventory, shipping docs, and storage locations accurately.
• Use RF scanners, WMS, or inventory software to support movement and tracking.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, personnel, equipment, and inventory.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Job description

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Pay Rate: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm

Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards: Forklift Operators Wanted.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Carlsbad where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Job Duties

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations accurately.
• Use RF scanners, warehouse management systems, or inventory software to support inventory movement and tracking.
• Maintain constant awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures to help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or shipping and receiving is preferred.
• Current forklift certification or experience operating multiple classes of powered industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, teamwork, reliability, and productivity are well positioned for success as a Forklift Operator.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

A Forklift Operator helps maintain organized warehouse operations through safe operation of forklifts and efficient movement of inventory throughout the facility. This role combines equipment expertise with warehouse organization and operational awareness.

The Forklift Operator supports receiving, storage, production, and shipping through accurate material handling while maintaining workplace safety and inventory accuracy. Dependable work habits contribute directly to warehouse success.

This profession offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy warehouse equipment and logistics.