Harvest Carton Yard Forklift Operator

Tanimura & Antle; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanimura & Antle is seeking helpers to load and unload materials, break pallet loads, and assist with inventory across multiple California locations including Salinas. Responsibilities include listing shipments and maintaining the Carton Yard, with required forklift certification and strong attention to detail.

Relocation to CA or AZ may be required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Candidates should be reliable, able to work independently, and willing to rotate shifts with consistent

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Good math skills required.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Independent worker with attention to detail.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Regular, reliable attendance required.
• Willing to relocate to CA or AZ.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
• Computer skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials onto pallets, skids, or trucks.
• Break pallet loads as needed.
• List cargo shipments for inventory tracking.
• Clean Carton Yard and maintain workspace.
• Assist in inventory control and reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Math skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Rotating shifts

Reliability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Job description

The Role:

This role involves loading/unloading materials, breaking pallet loads, listing shipments, cleaning the Carton Yard, and assisting with inventory. Key requirements include forklift certification, math skills, the ability to work independently, and availability for rotating shifts. Must be willing to relocate to CA or AZ. Bilingual skills and computer knowledge are preferred, and reliable attendance is required.

Location(s):

Salinas, CA; Tres Picos, CA; Imperial, CA; Yuma, AZ

Areas of Responsibility

• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, lifting devices, and harvest supply trucks
• Breaks pallet loads
• Lists Cargo Shipments
• Cleans Carton Yard
• Assists in Inventory Control
• Any other work as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to be certified to operate a forklift
• Must have good math skills
• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Must work independently with great attention to detail
• Must be able to work a rotating shift
• Must be able to work at least six days a week, regularly and reliably
• Must be able to relocate to other production areas such as Imperial and Five Points, California and Yuma, Arizona
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (read and write) is preferred but not required
• Forklift-certified candidates preferred
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Computer skills desirable