Forklift Operator

American Woodmark; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Woodmark in Riverside, CA is seeking a direct hire Forklift Driver to support material movement in a busy plant. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime and possible Saturdays. You will move materials, stock racks, and assist production as needed.

Responsibilities include forklift inspections, unloading trucks, scanning with RF guns, and ensuring accurate paperwork. A minimum of six months on a stand-up reach forklift is required; sit-down experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience with stand-up reach forklift.
• Sit-down forklift experience is a plus.
• Proficient with RF gun scanning and inventory checks.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform basic forklift inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklift to move materials.
• Unload trucks and stock materials in racks.
• Inspect forklift daily and complete OSHA checklist.
• Scan orders and verify pack lists for accuracy.
• Document materials received and distribute to departments.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

OSHA compliance

Tools

RF gun scanner

Job description

Job Description

Cabinet manufacturing company in Riverside is looking for a direct hire Forklift Driver ASAP.

Schedule

• M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Must be flexible with OT and possible Saturdays.

This position is responsible for preparing and transporting material to various departments in the plant and stocking materials in racks.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing the necessary inspections of forklift and complete OSHA checklist.
• Responsible for opening all dock doors and removing chains/lower ramp gate upon arrival of trucks
• Respond to emails in regards to pressing matters and check on the status of delayed trucks
• Responsible for unloading of truck by using forklift
• Will document all materials received in inventory
• Verify the pack lists of all materials received
• Scan in and label (if needed) all materials.
• Use fork truck to distribute the received materials to the appropriate departments or designated areas.
• Clean and organize area, sort and put away any additional stock
• Verify all paperwork to completion and return to the inventory department for counts

Job Duties

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience stand-up reach forklift. Sit-down forklift experience is highly preferred.
• Scan orders/labels by utilizing an RF gun scanner
• Ensure accuracy of orders before delivering
• Take material off conveyor belts
• Strap material if necessary
• Stock material in racks or bins for production
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, bend, twist, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to speak and communicate with other employees, be able to hear well enough to recognize warning signals, forklifts, and announcements. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Indoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required. Safety glasses are required and work gloves are required. Occasional overtime and weekend work required.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person