Seasonal Forklift Operator 3rd Shift (Fontana, CA)

Boot Barn; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations in Fontana, CA. This role requires operating a sit-down forklift or order picker to pull product for weekly store distributions, ship orders, and assist with receiving and staging shipments.

Candidates should be comfortable working nights and adhering to safety standards to ensure accurate, efficient warehouse performance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift or order picker.
• Ability to work during night shifts (3rd shift).
• Commitment to safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Pulls product for weekly distributions to stores and events.
• Prepares and stages orders for shipping.
• Operates forklift/order picker to transport inventory and load vehicles.
• Ensures paperwork is complete before dispatch to stores or events.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

REPORTS TO: SHIFT MANAGER

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

3^rd^ SHIFT: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30PM — 6:00AM

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit — one handshake at a time.

Our Forklift Operator is responsible for pulling product from weekly distribution requests using a Sit down Forklift or Order Picker. Other duties may include but not limited to, shipping and receiving, light computer work, the use of DC equipment and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pulls product for all weekly distributions to stores.
• Prepares and stages orders for shipping.
• Operates powered industrial forklift/order picker to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders.
• Ensures proper paperwork is completed before product is sent out to stores or events.
• Back stocks all incoming freight to respective bin locations.
• Assists with receiving incoming freight, new store/event receiving and tagging.
• Unload/load trucks.
• Monitors equipment and reports problems to supervisor.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
• Responsible for reporting any issues related to the forklift equipment to direct supervisor/manager.
• Load/unload trucks when needed.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance, appearance and high degree of professionalism in communication and attitude with customers, teammates, corporate partners and vendors.
• Adhere to all local, federal, and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. These may include but are not limited to complying with the Company’s Time & Attendance policy and procedures and partnering with management to sustain workplace health and safety requirements according to OSHA regulations and the Company safety guidelines.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.