Forklift Operator

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to support our warehouse operations on a Monday–Friday 3pm–11:30pm shift. You will perform pre-shift safety checks, move materials between loading docks, and help maintain accurate pallet inventory.

Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and FIFO inventory control, rotate products, and assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in industrial settings.
• Ability to perform safety checks before operation.
• Experience with FIFO inventory methods.
• Ability to lift and move pallets and materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and perform pre-use safety checks.
• Move materials between unloading, processing, storage areas and trailers.
• Load/unload materials onto pallets and skids.
• Maintain pallets and keg inventory.
• Ensure FIFO inventory rotation.
• Report safety hazards and equipment damage.
• Support other departments with forklift operations.
• Complete safety training and follow policies.
• Clean and organize warehouse daily.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety checks

Inventory control

FIFO

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 trainingWork under direct supervision and follow detailed instruction to complete other duties as assigned

We are currently looking for someone to join our Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm team.