Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Boot Barn; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn in Fontana, CA is seeking a Forklift Operator to pull products for weekly distributions and stage orders for shipping. The role requires operating a sit‑down forklift or order picker and collaborating with a team in a distribution setting.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, with responsibilities including receiving freight, unloading/loading trucks, ensuring accurate paperwork, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. OSHA guidelines and company safety policies apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and adhering to safety protocols.
• Ability to follow shipping/receiving paperwork and logs.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Responsibilities

• Pulls product for weekly distributions to stores.
• Prepares and stages orders for shipping.
• Operates forklift or order picker to move inventory and unload stock.
• Ensures paperwork is complete before items are shipped.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and reports equipment issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Order picker

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

REPORTS TO: SHIFT MANAGER

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SHIFT: MONDAY-FRIDAY 6AM-3:30PM

SUMMARY

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out‑of‑the‑box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

Our Forklift Operator is responsible for pulling product from weekly distribution requests using a Sit‑down Forklift or Order Picker. Other duties may include shipping and receiving, light computer work, the use of DC equipment and the ability to work well in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pulls product for all weekly distributions to stores.
• Prepares and stages orders for shipping.
• Operates powered industrial forklift/order picker to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders.
• Ensures proper paperwork is completed before product is sent out to stores or events.
• Back‑stocks all incoming freight to respective bin locations.
• Assists with receiving incoming freight, new store/event receiving and tagging.
• Unload/load trucks.
• Monitors equipment and reports problems to supervisor.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
• Responsible for reporting any issues related to the forklift equipment to direct supervisor/manager.
• Load/unload trucks when needed.
• Demonstrates a high level of quality work, attendance, appearance and a high degree of professionalism in communication and attitude with customers, teammates, corporate partners and vendors.
• Adheres to all local, federal, and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. These may include but are not limited to complying with the Company’s Time & Attendance policy and procedures and partnering with management to sustain workplace health and safety requirements according to OSHA regulations and the Company safety guidelines.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.