Warehouse Associate Forklift Operator

Manpower; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Forklift Certified) in Union City, CA to support day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to keep products moving accurately. The position offers a temporary assignment with a structured environment, focusing on shipping/receiving accuracy and safe material handling in a battery, industrial equipment, or distribution

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience loading/unloading pallets and preparing shipments.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load/unload battery pallets.
• Package and secure batteries for shipment per work instructions.
• Assemble product kits per documented instructions.
• Prepare outbound shipments and related documentation.
• Receive and organize incoming materials and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift certification

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, industrial and logistics operations is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Forklift Certified) to join their team. As a Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Forklift Certified), you will be part of the Warehouse & Logistics team supporting day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, dependable attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team—so you can keep products moving accurately and efficiently.

Job Title: Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Forklift Certified)

Location: Union City, CA

Pay Range: $25 per hour

Shift: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

What's the Job?

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load and unload battery pallets.
• Package and secure batteries on pallets for shipment, following work instructions.
• Assemble product kits according to documented work instructions.
• Prepare outbound shipments and associated documentation to support accurate order flow.
• Receive and organize incoming materials while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

What's Needed?

• Forklift certification required.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience loading/unloading pallets and preparing shipments.
• Ability to lift and move materials in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's in it for me?

• Temporary assignment with length pending confirmation.
• Clear, hands-on work focused on shipping/receiving accuracy and safe material handling.
• Opportunity to support warehouse operations and inventory control as needed.
• Work in a structured environment with established safety procedures, including proper battery handling practices.
• Time to build experience in a battery, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or distribution setting.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)