Forklift Operator I: Safe, Accurate Warehouse Pro

NFI Industries; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries in Compton, CA is hiring a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts and may include order filler or checker duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

You will operate material handling equipment, perform pre-operation inspections, and support inventory control with RF scanning, ensuring accurate counts and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs pre-operation inspections and documents results.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift or related equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves products to storage locations.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment according to requirements.
• Verifies quantities and product types for loading and shipping.
• Performs order picking accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supports inventory accuracy and reporting; participates in cycle counts.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns or incidents promptly and follows procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Excel basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning devices

Job description

NFI Industries in Compton, CA is hiring a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts and may include order filler or checker duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

You will operate material handling equipment, perform pre-operation inspections, and support inventory control with RF scanning, ensuring accurate counts and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.