Forklift Operator

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, California, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform various tasks including forklift operations, cleaning the warehouse, and ensuring product quality. The job requires safe operation of equipment, maintenance of inventory, and adherence to safety protocols. A passion for craft brewing and a commitment to safety are essential. Join us in crafting the world’s best beers in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operation and safety checks prior to operating forklift.
• Use forklift to transfer materials between areas.
• Manually load or unload materials.
• Report any damage or hazards.
• Wrap materials going onto pallets.
• Clean and organize warehouse daily.
• Complete pallet and keg inventory maintenance.
• Ensure products rotate using FIFO methodology.

Job description

Who We Are

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers‑in‑law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct operation and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher prior to operating forklift
• Use forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, storage areas and trailers
• Manually load or unload materials on to or off pallets, platforms, skids, etc.
• Report any damage to racks, equipment, forklift, or any other safety hazards
• Wrap materials going onto pallets
• Clean and organize warehouse daily
• Prebuild partial pallets for outbound loads
• Complete pallet and keg inventory maintenance
• Ensure all products rotate appropriately using First-In First-Out (FIFO) methodology
• Assist other departments with forklift operations as needed
• Learn and apply all existing policies, practices, and procedures
• Identify and report any quality concerns
• Complete all assigned safety training
• Work under direct supervision and follow detailed instruction to complete other duties as assigned