Seasonal Forklift Operator

Transpac Inc; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Seasonal Forklift Operator in Vacaville, California. This role requires operating forklifts to safely manage product movement and inventory, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining a safe working environment. Applicants should have forklift experience and a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of forklift experience preferred.
• Current and valid forklift certification required.
• Ability to meet warehouse deadlines essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, stack, and organize merchandise.
• Ensure accurate shipment of products and maintain equipment.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and prepare products for shipping.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organization

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Team Player

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Job purpose

The Seasonal Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise; accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform product handler duties; promote and implement the company’s core values and excellence in customer service; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart.
• Use radio equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the company’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits.
• Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Transpac LLC’s core values.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service capabilities
• Excellent sense of safely
• Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills
• Competencies
• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Team Player
• Independence

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Computer skills desired for operating warehouse management system (WMS)
• 1-2 years of forklift experience, preferred
• Possess a current and valid forklift certification
• Must have the ability to meet warehouse deadlines

Physical requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Heavy lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Exposure to varied temperatures within warehouse environment
• Work inside and outside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles
• Carrying, pushing, pulling boxes and items; up to 75-100 lbs, at times.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening