Warehouse Helper - Forklift Driver

Southland; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland is seeking a Warehouse Helper responsible for managing incoming and outgoing materials, inventory coordination, and maintaining organized warehouse operations. The role requires forklift operation and physical stamina, offering a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits. Join a diverse workforce committed to safety and collaboration.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Annual incentive program based on performance

Numerous training opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Capacity to follow instructions and complete tasks timely.

Responsibilities

• Handles all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Coordinates and organizes warehouse inventory.
• Communicates material status with Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Warehouse Helper handles all incoming and outgoing materials to and from the warehouse. The individual is solely responsible for all of the essential functions listed below. This position is under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager.
• Working hours: 6:00am- 2:30pm.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates all outbound and inventories inbound materials.
• Receiving and shipping: receives stock, loads/unloads goods; ensures goods are handled safely and placed in the designated areas.
• Uses a forklift, hand truck and carts to move materials.
• Stages outgoing items to facilitate a smooth loading of items onto trucks.
• Organizes designated areas in the shop for outbound and incoming materials.
• Keeps warehouse items neatly organized to facilitate ordering of new inventory and ease of locating parts/materials.
• Communicates with Warehouse Manager and other designated personnel the statuses of outgoing materials and receipt of delivered items.

Required Abilities & Experience

• 4-6+ years of experience with all of the essential functions listed above.
• Ability to use a forklift
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, push and pull for the entirety of the work shift.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything heavier will be assisted.
• Ability to follow instruction from leads and complete daily tasks in a safe and timely manner

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington) this ranges from $27.00 - $33.00/hr plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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