Warehouse Worker (Forklift)

Msisurfaces; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Company-sponsored tutoring

Job summary

MSI is seeking a Warehouse Worker (Forklift) Operator to unload inbound containers, perform quality checks on received products, and organize inventory within the warehouse. The role involves approximately 80% forklift operation and 20% manual labor, with duties including reviewing shipping orders, picking for orders, and ensuring shipping documentation accuracy.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year of warehouse and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of warehouse experience.
• 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Basic computer or tablet skills preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound containers, perform quality control on incoming products, and organize products in the warehouse.
• Review shipping orders to determine necessary quantity and transportation requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping documents and maintain shipping-related data.
• Collect and organize documentation for outbound freight.
• Pick product and stage for outbound loading.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Keep an equipment checklist and perform preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Pallet jack operation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer or tablet use

Job description

Summary: The Warehouse Worker (Forklift) Operator will be responsible for unloading inbound containers, performing quality control checks on received products, and organizing inventory within the warehouse. Additional duties include reviewing shipping orders, picking products for orders, ensuring accuracy in shipping documentation, operating equipment safely, and maintaining a clean work environment. The role involves approximately 80% forklift operation and 20% manual labor.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Unload inbound containers, perform quality control on incoming products, and organize products in the warehouse.
• Review shipping orders to determine necessary quantity and transportation requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping documents and maintain shipping-related data.
• Collect and organize documentation for outbound freight.
• Pick product and stage for outbound loading.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Keep an equipment checklist and perform preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Education or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of Warehouse experience.
• One (1) year of experience operating a Forklift.
• Ability to use a computer or tablet a plus.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees.

Benefits

• referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities
• annual merit-based increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• charitable donation matching programs
• and free company-sponsored tutoring

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.