Forklift Operator- Receiving Clerk

Jobot; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Your Birthday Off

Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Vacation

Birthday off

Stability with Growth

Day shift 7:00am–3:30pm

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Forklift Operator for our receiving/production area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role includes operating forklifts, setting up machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality while following safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on setup and operation of manual mills and lathes, plus proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and basic G/M codes. Training on forklifts and cranes is provided. This is a full-time, day-shift position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on setup and operation of manual mills and lathes.
• Proficient with precision metrology (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges) and angle/radius gauges.
• Ability to sweep in a mill head/vice and compensate for runout on a lathe.
• Understand feeds/speeds and basic G/M codes (for interpreting operations).
• Set up jobs independently with or without formal documentation.
• Nice to Have: Broaching experience; exposure to Fanuc, Haas, or Hurco controls; basic programming experience.
• Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane training; strong safety mindset; reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes to machine stainless and other metals.
• Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, angle/radius gauges with precision tolerances.
• Read/interpret blueprints; identify potential drawing errors and suggest corrections.
• Sweep in mill heads/vises; compensate for runout on lathes.
• Set up jobs with or without documentation, optimizing feeds/speeds and tooling selection.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues to maintain quality and throughput.
• Perform basic material handling; complete forklift and overhead crane training.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in a busy manufacturing shop.

Skills

Forklift operation

Metrology

Blueprint reading

Safety mindset

Team player

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Hurco

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Job description

Forklift Operator- Receiving Cle

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour

A bit about us:

Founded over seven decades ago, we are a global leader in designing and manufacturing industrial food processing and packaging equipment. We build customized production lines (from frying and baking systems to conveyors and inspection technology) that help major food brands produce safe, consistent, and high-quality products efficiently.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Excellent hourly pay (DOE)
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, Vacation, Paid Holidays & Your Birthday Off
• Stable Employer: Decades of steady growth with a strong backlog
• Consistent Day Shift: Typical hours 7:00am–3:30pm (shop 5:00am–5:30pm)

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes to machine stainless and other metals
• Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, angle/radius gauges with precision tolerances
• Read/interpret blueprints; identify potential drawing errors and suggest corrections
• Sweep in mill heads/vises; compensate for runout on lathes
• Set up jobs with or without documentation, optimizing feeds/speeds and tooling selection
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues to maintain quality and throughput
• Perform basic material handling; complete forklift and overhead crane training
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in a busy manufacturing shop

You should have most of the following:

• 2+ years of hands-on setup and operation of manual mills and lathes
• Proficient with precision metrology (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges) and angle/radius gauges
• Ability to sweep in a mill head/vice and compensate for runout on a lathe
• Understand feeds/speeds and basic G/M codes (for interpreting operations)
• Set up jobs independently with or without formal documentation
• Nice to Have: Broaching experience; exposure to Fanuc, Haas, or Hurco controls; basic programming experience
• Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane training; strong safety mindset; reliable team player

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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