Forklift Operator - Day Shift (Compton)

California Sierra Express, Inc.; Compton (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid training

Job summary

California Sierra Express, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator in Compton, CA.

The role involves loading and unloading 53' trailers, receiving inbound shipments, staging outbound freight, and assisting drivers to move freight safely and on time. Candidates should have at least 1 year of forklift experience in a freight/logistics setting, basic data-entry skills, and the ability to lift and move heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience in an LTL, freight, trucking, or logistics warehouse.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, carry, and move freight throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, stage, and stack freight.
• Load and unload 53' dry van trailers.
• Assist company drivers with loading and unloading shipments.
• Receive freight delivered to our dock by outside carriers.
• Verify shipment paperwork and cargo condition.
• Label pallets, boxes, and other freight as required.
• Stage freight in the correct warehouse area for outbound movement.
• Enter and update shipment information in the Freight Management System.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Tools

Freight Management System

Job description

California Sierra Express, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator in Compton, CA.

The role involves loading and unloading 53' trailers, receiving inbound shipments, staging outbound freight, and assisting drivers to move freight safely and on time. Candidates should have at least 1 year of forklift experience in a freight/logistics setting, basic data-entry skills, and the ability to lift and move heavy loads.