Forklift Operator

Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, & Nursery Works); Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid

Flexible PTO

Company matching 401(k)

Vacation reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

A family-owned furniture company in California is looking for a Forklift Operator. Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, operating forklifts, and maintaining safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of forklift experience and strong team collaboration skills. This full-time role offers a salary of $23–$25 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Reach Truck Forklift experience required.
• 2+ years of lead experience overseeing a team preferred.
• Willingness to learn product with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload product.
• Perform daily forklift equipment inspection for safety.
• Keep records on the use or damage of stock.

Skills

Reach Truck Forklift experience

Team player

Data entry skills

Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Crown reach truck

Raymond reach truck

Job description

Overview

Forklift Operator role at Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, & Nursery Works).

About Million Dollar Baby Co.: We started in 1990 and are proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. MDB Co. has grown to 6 distinct brands of children’s furnishings and carries eco-conscious, award-winning designs. Our brands include Babyletto, DaVinci, Nursery Works, Namesake, Monogram by Namesake, and Carter’s by DaVinci. We are represented in mass retailers like Target and Amazon, local shops, and specialty retailers such as Pottery Barn Kids and Crate and Barrel. Our team consists of more than 110 members who contribute to a collaborative work environment. We have been recognized with Great Place to Work awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Built in LA Best of List 2023–2025, and Fortune Best Places to Work 2024.

Teddy Fong, CEO

About the Role

We are looking for a person who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves as a Warehouse Associate. This is a full-time direct-hire position with full benefits paid by the company. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is eager to learn, reliable, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include operating powered industrial trucks to load and unload product and materials, moving them to and from storage areas, loading docks onto railroad cars, trucks, or warehouse racks. The role also involves manual labor such as loading/unloading containers, picking, packing, inspecting, and repairing products. You will enter product information into our ERP system via scan guns and computers. Work may occur in receiving, shipping, returns and replacement parts, inspection, or production, and you will collaborate with team members to lift, pull, or push heavy items.

What you’ll be doing (including but not limited to)

• Load & unload containers using a stand up forklift (reach truck) or manually
• Sort product as needed and ensure unloading accuracy
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure safety compliance
• Check loads are secure, stack empty pallets
• Perform daily forklift equipment inspection for safety and preventive maintenance
• Pick, pack, and ship product
• Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects; report damage to supervisors
• Verify inventory by comparing to physical counts and investigate discrepancies
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, or storage areas
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, or labeling tools
• Complete any other duties and projects as assigned
• Follow warehouse safety rules
• Expected hours: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM

What you bring to the table

• 1+ year of Reach Truck Forklift experience (Crown reach truck or Raymond preferred)
• 2+ years of lead experience overseeing a team
• Willingness to learn product and strong attention to detail
• Team player and reliable
• Microsoft Office skills
• Data entry skills
• Flexible with changes, may rotate between departments
• Able to execute assignments accurately, timely, and safely
• Proficient in basic math, reading, and language

California pay range: $23—$25 USD

Benefits

• 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid by the company
• Flexible PTO to support work–life harmony
• Company matching 401(k)
• Vacation reimbursement and health & wellness subsidy programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching charitable donations
• Company-wide monthly celebrations
• Dog-friendly workplace
• MDB Co. swag and employee product discounts

At Million Dollar Baby Co., we’re committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee (DIEC) works to ensure equal opportunities and ongoing learning in this area. MDB Co. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Consumer Goods