FORKLIFT OPERATOR

1-800-PACK-RAT LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

1-800-Pack-Rat LLC is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to optimize loads, manage inventory, and ensure safety in our California warehouse. You will operate an 18-ton propane sit-down forklift, stack containers up to 10,000 pounds, and perform welding tasks with various equipment.

Responsibilities include scheduling forklift maintenance, unloading and loading containers, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to move heavy containers and pallets safely.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move loads and optimize loads for efficiency.
• Schedule maintenance on forklift and delivery trucks.
• Move materials with pallet jack or hand cart.
• Perform welding tasks and fabricating from drawings.
• Follow OSHA safety policies and keep work area clean.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Safety compliance

Welding

Computer skills

Heavy lifting

OSHA compliance

Quality standards

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Forklift Operators should be skilled with excellent attention to detail. As a forklift Operator, you are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory & equipment, among other duties. You will need to move valuable items from one area to another within the warehouse. The position requires diligence and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Looking to hire a reliable and safety concious Forklift Operator to work in our warehouse. Our Forklifts are an 18 ton propane powered sit down lift. You will be responsible for stacking containers that weigh up to 10,000 pounds up to 35 feet high.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform assembly-type functions using hand and/or power tools (without supervision)
• Ensure Quality Standards are met
• Move materials using hand cart and or pallet jack
• Basic computer skills
• Pressure washing
• Shop clean-up
• Able to complete forklift training and safely operate a forklift
• Perform all welding tasks with a variety of equipment
• Weld plastic (roofs/panels)
• Perform all cutting operations utilizing all standard shop equipment
• Fabricate from a drawing and/or verbal instructions with limited supervision
• Safely rig materials for lifting
• Adhere to all safety policies and perform all tasks in a safe manner including adherence to OSHA regulations
• Schedule maintenance on the forklift and local delivery trucks
• Load containers & unload new container inventory being received
• Scan and upload contracts, addendums, and other documents into IT servers
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Be willing to take a background check/d​rug test
• Home every day.
• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with company match.

1-800-Pack-Rat, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law