Reach Forklift Operator – Fast-Paced Warehouse

Empire Livestock LLC.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC. seeks a skilled Standing Forklift Operator with deep reach experience to join our warehouse team in Santa Ana, California.

You will safely move, stack, and count merchandise using a standing reach forklift in a fast-paced distribution setting, with weekend flexibility in a union position. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, accurate inventory control via scanning, performing safety checks, and maintaining a clean work area while working in refrigerated storage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2+ years of standing reach forklift experience.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution center, or logistics.
• Ability to work in narrow aisles and at elevated heights.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a standing reach (deep reach) forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load, unload, pick, and stage products accurately and efficiently.
• Safely place and retrieve pallets from high rack shelving.
• Perform routine equipment inspections before and after use.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning and documentation.
• Follow all safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and company procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and organizing inventory.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Able to work in a refrigerated storage area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Deep reach forklift

Inventory accuracy

OSHA compliance

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC. seeks a skilled Standing Forklift Operator with deep reach experience to join our warehouse team in Santa Ana, California.

You will safely move, stack, and count merchandise using a standing reach forklift in a fast-paced distribution setting, with weekend flexibility in a union position. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, accurate inventory control via scanning, performing safety checks, and maintaining a clean work area while working in refrigerated storage.