2nd Shift Forklift Operator

GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP LLC; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Life insurance

401K with employer contributions

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group is seeking a driven Warehouse & Logistics associate in California. The role focuses on operating forklifts, unloading shipments, counting and scanning stock, and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse processes.

Candidates should have strong hand‑eye coordination, teamwork, and basic math. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Training for forklift certification is available and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Must be able to sit and drive forklift for long periods.
• Ability to work well with others in a team and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to unload incoming vehicles and count/verify scanned products.
• Inspect deliveries and report damages or shortages to supervisor.
• Maintain forklift in good working condition and complete daily inspection checks.
• Tag and organize stock, return pallets to designated areas, keep storage aligned and safe.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety rules, and participate in ongoing quality education.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Math skills

English literacy

Job description

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 differenceThe Role You’ll PlayGolden 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 DoOperates 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 classesWhat You’ll GetA friendly, team-based, supportive work environmentCompetitive total compensation packageComprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contributionEmployee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services10 paid holidays per yearPaid time offProgressive employee referral programProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesIf this sounds like you and if you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, we invite you to apply today!What You’ll NeedSpeak, 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 certificationGolden 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.