Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Pla-Family-of-Companie; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Benefits

Prescription Drug Coverage

Free Life Insurance & AD&D

Vision Benefits

Dental Coverage

Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

PLA in Ontario, CA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations with safe, efficient pallet movement and accurate documentation. The role focuses on loading/unloading trailers, inventory organization, and daily forklift inspections.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a guaranteed progression plan and benefits, including health, dental, and 401(k). The position requires forklift experience and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months forklift operating experience preferred.
• Proficiency in operating a sit-down forklift.
• Must pass PLA's forklift certification test (on-site certification provided if needed).
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading pallets to and from trailers with precision and care.
• Moving pallets to their correct locations throughout the warehouse to maintain organization and accessibility.
• Completing daily inspections of the forklift using a provided checklist, ensuring it is in safe operating condition.
• Safely refueling tanks, following established procedures for changing out propane tanks or charging electric tanks.
• Completing and confirming accuracy of loads, whether on paper or electronically, verifying counts of good and bad loads, and acting as the final inspector for all trailer loads.
• Ensuring that all materials moved from one location to the next are properly accounted for and marked for accurate documentation.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment at all times.
• Maintaining safe working conditions by following all guidelines and procedures for handling equipment and material.
• Complying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
• Assisting in other areas of the warehouse as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PLA in Ontario, CA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations with safe, efficient pallet movement and accurate documentation. The role focuses on loading/unloading trailers, inventory organization, and daily forklift inspections.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a guaranteed progression plan and benefits, including health, dental, and 401(k). The position requires forklift experience and adherence to safety standards.