Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group operates a warehouse in California and is seeking a dependable forklift operator. You will handle material movement, loading/unloading, and wrapping duties while maintaining clean, organized stock areas and timely paperwork.

The role requires safety-minded individuals who can work with a team, adapt to temperature variations, and stay alert to material quality and equipment condition. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift experience required.
• Must be able to obtain PCA certified forklift license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pull job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assist other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follow rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, including reporting missing, broken, bent or worn parts to supervisor or maintenance.
• Be alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PCA forklift license

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.