Forklift Operator

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Philadelphia, Ontario (Philadelphia County, CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Saddle Creek is seeking a forklift operator to load, unload, and move products and pallets in our warehouse. You will operate powered equipment, maintain accuracy, and support efficient storage and handling to meet customer expectations.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and familiarity with handheld scanners. We offer competitive pay and shift differentials in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and transport loads to designated areas.
• Check inbound/outbound products and quantities for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries and perform daily equipment maintenance.
• Follow company procedures and safety policies to complete tasks timely.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners/warehouse management system

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
• Base Pay from $19.50-$20.75 per hour based on skill and experience.
• 2nd Shift differential starting at $.75

Overview

A forklift operator drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials/pallets by performing the following duties. This position is responsible for providing high quality service to our customers through safe, efficient, damage free, cost effective and accurate storage and handling.

Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season).

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff…

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 60 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966.