Warehouse Specialist: Forklift, Inventory & Safety

Ferguson; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Warehouse Associate to join our team. You will safely operate a stand-up forklift, pull and prepare outbound orders, and sort, wrap, and transport pallets while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

This role requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience, high attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer steady day shifts, training, and opportunities to grow with a national distributor.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory management is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Experience operating forklifts

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
• Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

RF devices

Forklift

Job description

Ferguson in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Warehouse Associate to join our team. You will safely operate a stand-up forklift, pull and prepare outbound orders, and sort, wrap, and transport pallets while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

This role requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience, high attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer steady day shifts, training, and opportunities to grow with a national distributor.