Warehouse Worker - PM Shift

California Sierra Express Inc; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Paid training

Job summary

California Sierra Express Inc. in Compton, CA is seeking a dependable Night Shift Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to receive inbound freight and build outbound linehaul loads nightly.

You will work with various freight sizes using a sit-down forklift to load 53' dry van trailers, verify paperwork, reweigh and label cargo, and ensure accurate manifests before departure. The role includes a Monday–Friday evening schedule with benefits and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Experience loading 53' trailers strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, load, and unload freight.
• Receive freight delivered to our dock by outside carriers; verify shipment paperwork and cargo condition.
• Label cargo correctly for outbound movement and reweigh freight to ensure accuracy of dims and weight.
• Load outbound 53' trailers high and tight to maximize trailer space and protect freight.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock and warehouse; complete nightly closeout procedures.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Job SummaryPay: $20.00–$23.00/hourSchedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AMFull-TimeSit-Down Forklift Experience RequiredLTL / Freight Dock Experience PreferredCalifornia Sierra Express is hiring a dependable Night Shift Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator for our Compton freight terminal.This position is responsible for receiving inbound freight and building our outbound linehaul loads each night. You’ll work with freight of many different sizes, shapes, and weights, using a sit-down forklift to load 53' dry van trailers high and tight, secure cargo properly, and make sure each outbound trailer is accurately manifested before departure.You’ll also receive freight dropped at our dock by outside carriers, verify the shipment information, inspect for damage or discrepancies, reweigh and label cargo, and stage the freight for loading onto the correct outbound truck.What We Offer:Consistent Monday–Friday day schedulePaid vacation, sick days, and holidaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Paid trainingStable company with more than 35 years in airfreight transportationWhat You’ll DoSafely operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, load, and unload freightReceive freight delivered to our dock by outside carriersVerify shipment paperwork and cargo conditionNote damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report them to a supervisorLabel cargo correctly for outbound movementReweigh freight to ensure accuracy of dims and weightStage inbound freight for the appropriate outbound routeLoad outbound 53' trailers high and tight to maximize trailer space and protect freightHandle palletized, loose, oversized, and irregular freightUse load bars, load racks, cargo straps, and other securement equipmentMaintain an accurate load list/manifest for each outbound truckVerify that all scheduled freight is physically loaded before trailer departureEnter and update freight information in company systemsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe dock and warehouseComplete nightly housekeeping and warehouse lockdown proceduresFollow company safety, TSA cargo-security, and OSHA requirementsComply with federal drug and alcohol regulations.QualificationsMinimum 1 year of warehouse experienceExperience operating a sit-down forkliftExperience loading 53' trailers strongly preferredLTL, airfreight, trucking-terminal, cross-dock, or logistics warehouse experience preferredFamiliarity with cargo securement using load bars, racks, and straps preferredBasic computer and data-entry skillsStrong attention to detail and documentation accuracyAbility to safely lift, move, and handle freight throughout the shiftDependable attendanceAbility to work independently and complete nightly outbound closeout responsibilitiesAbility to work the required Monday–Friday evening scheduleAbout California Sierra ExpressCalifornia Sierra Express has served the airfreight logistics industry for more than 35 years. We operate six freight terminals in California and one in Reno, Nevada, providing pickup, delivery, and freight-handling services for domestic and international freight forwarders.You’ll join a Compton team of more than 30 employees committed to safely and accurately moving time-sensitive freight throughout the greater Los Angeles area.