Warehouse Operations Assistant with Forklift experience

Empire Workforce Solutions; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Empire Workforce Solutions is seeking an organized Warehouse Operations Assistant in Hayward, California. The ideal candidate will support daily warehouse and office operations, including handling shipping documents, assisting with inventory control, and conducting daily counts.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year of forklift experience and 2 years working with logistics or supply chain management. The position offers a work schedule from Monday to Friday, with overtime required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Stand‑On Electric Pallet Jack, and Sit‑Down Forklift.
• Must be able to lift up to 44 lbs unassisted; work may be physically demanding.
• Must reliably commute to Hayward, CA.

Responsibilities

• File digital and hard copies of all paperwork.
• Process previous day’s route manifests and attached signatures in Eclipse.
• Assist management with credit card reconciliations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics or supply-chain management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking an organized Warehouse Operations Assistant with forklift experience to support daily warehouse and office operations. This role includes handling shipping documents, driver paperwork, and system data entry, as well as assisting with inventory control, cycle counts, and timekeeping.

Shift: 5 AM – 1:30 PM
Schedule: Monday – Friday (overtime required)
Pay range: $23 – $23

Key Responsibilities:

• File digital and hard copies of all paperwork (pick ticket, manifest and route sheets)
• Process previous day’s route manifests and attached signatures in Eclipse
• Help answer phone calls and emails
• Process all daily driver paperwork
• Assist HR with new hire orientations and temporary employee paperwork
• Enter all new employee setup into timekeeping system and enter all manual timesheets into the system on Monday mornings
• Help inventory control process cycle counts as needed
• Conduct daily row counts
• Prepare and process all COD’s collected while checking for accuracy
• Submit daily deposits to the corporate office
• Assist management with credit card reconciliations
• Ensure that all employee files and training are up to date
• Prepare monthly operations reports and submit to Operations Manager
• Collect daily coupons received, create a log and ship to corporate

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Stand‑On Electric Pallet Jack, and Sit‑Down Forklift
• Must maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance in accordance with company standard
• Must be able to reliably commute to Hayward, CA
• 2 years of experience working with logistics, distribution, or supply‑chain management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Energetic and takes initiative
• Must be able to lift up to 44 lbs unassisted; work may be physically demanding
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively
• If an offer is extended, you will need to participate in E‑Verify, drug screening, personality assessment, and background check

Additional Information:
Candidates must complete and pass a Personality Assessment to move forward in the interview process.