Forklift Operator

Golden West Packaging Group; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Competitive pay

Medical vision dental

401K plan

Employee assistance

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Referral program

Career growth

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group in Livermore, CA seeks a Full Time Warehouse/Logistics associate to operate a forklift, manage incoming/outgoing inventory, and ensure safe, efficient shipment processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have forklift certification, strong math and English skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Must sit and drive forklift for long periods.
• Must work well with others in a team and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to unload incoming vehicles; counts, verifies, and scans deliveries.
• Examines incoming shipments; reports damages and shortages to supervisor.
• Keeps forklift in good, safe operating condition by daily inspection; report maintenance needs.
• Tags sheet stock returned to board storage; return pallets to designated area and height.
• Observes and follows company rules outlined in the employee handbook.
• Initiate action to prevent problems; document quality issues and implement solutions.
• Attend ongoing in-house quality education classes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory counting

Scanning

English literacy

Teamwork

Math skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Livermore Facility - LIVERMORE, CA 94550

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Who is Golden West Packaging Group (GWPG)?

We are a leading West Coast mill-independent specialty packaging and printing business. We are the people behind the innovative packaging solutions that make it possible for our customers’ products to reach our community – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between.

With 13 manufacturing facilities primarily in California and Washington state, our extensive production capabilities include structural and graphic design, value-added converting, flexographic printing, and lithographic lamination. Our advanced, environmentally sustainable packaging solutions serve a wide range of well-known customer brands across multiple industries including agriculture, food services, medical device, food products, wineries, high tech, pharma, cosmetics and many more!

Why is Golden West Packaging Group THE place to work?

We are a well-established, growing company in a stable industry that is re-imagining itself to be a place where everyone knows everyone, where you can make a difference, and where you can learn and grow professionally.

We are focused on safety and building an employee-centric work environment where team members can experience camaraderie, relevance, and career advancement.

As the packaging and logistics sector continues to grow, we’re growing with it and creating new opportunities. Come make your mark at a company that strives to celebrate your individuality, skills, and talents.

At Golden West Packaging Group, you’ll feel the difference and make a difference

The Role You’ll Play

Golden West has the goal of achieving growth in the packaging market through exceptional operational excellence and creative support of our customer’s needs.

The Warehouse and Logistics Department’s role is to ship and inventory orders with the highest level of operational efficiency and excellence. Warehouse and Logistics processes must be clear and defined to ensure all orders produced align with the Golden West mission, vision and values as well as optimize economic benefit to the company.

What You’ll Do

• Operates forklift to unload incoming vehicles as needed. Counts, verifies and scans all incoming product at delivery time. Scans items in and out of assigned locations.
• Examines incoming shipments; reports damages and shortages to immediate supervisor.
• Keeps forklift in good, safe operating condition by daily check off of inspection report; reports any maintenance needs to maintenance.
• Tags all sheet stock being returned to board storage area; returns pallets to their designated area; stocked at appropriate height and straight.
• Observes and conforms to all company rules and regulations as outlined in the “employee handbook.”
• Initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute solutions to problems, verify implementation of solutions and control further processing when a problem is identified.
• Respect and conform to all accepted safe work practices and standards.
• Attend on going in-house quality education classes

What You’ll Get

• A friendly, team-based, supportive work environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Progressive employee referral program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

What You’ll Need

• Speak, read and write English and have math skills all at 8th grade level and / or related work experience.
• Must have good hand to eye coordination.
• Must be able to sit and drive forklift for long periods.
• Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment, and to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to obtain forklift certification

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $24.00 per hour. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.