Forklift Operator- Receiving Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (DOE)

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Generous PTO, Sick Time, Vacation, Hol

Paid Holidays & Birthday Off

Stable employer with decades of growth

Consistent Day Shift: 7:00am–3:30pm

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Forklift Operator- Receiving Cle in California to join a global equipment manufacturer. The role covers setup, precision measurement, blueprint reading and on-site material handling within a busy shop.

You will operate mills/lathes, use micrometers and gauges, and ensure quality while maintaining safety and efficiency on day shift.

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

Manual mills/lathe operation

Metrology tools

G/M codes understanding

Independent setup

Safety-minded

Team player

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Hurco

Job description

Forklift Operator- Receiving Cle

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour

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)

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.