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Machine Operator
Manpower
Poughkeepsie, NY
- $20.5 USD / hour
…several Machine Operators to join their team. As a Machine Operator, you will be part of the production department supporting the packaging line operations. The ideal candidate will…
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Equipment Operator/NP 3rd Shift
SanMar Corporation
Sparks, NV
- $19 USD / hour
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Scanning Equipment Operator, Los Angeles - Part Time
Macy's
City of Industry, CA
- Part-time
Scan each item received to give proper store credit by accurately scanning the label for each piece of merchandise
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Production Floater Laborer
Furmano Foods Inc
Northumberland, PA
- Up to $24.37 USD / hour
…Beans, cut pork, dump beans, fill in any position on pouch line, operator blender as assigned. 2. Learn additional production jobs and fill in as needed. 3. Scan all raw material using…
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Finished Goods Warehouse Operator
Sofidel
Phoenix, AZ
Sofidel America of Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator. We are searching for a candidate local to the area and looking for a long-term role in a stable environment.…
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Freight Handler_GRR LTL_POS002835
Forward
Grand Rapids, MI
- $21.5 USD / hour
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the…
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Forklift Operator - Part Time
Forward
Forest Park, GA
- $19.6 USD / hour
- Part-time
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the…
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Forklift Operator-2nd Shift-Part-time
Forward
San Diego, CA
- Part-time
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the…
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Forklift Operator
Forward
Compton, CA
- $20 to $21.56 USD / hour
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the…
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Forklift Operator
American Woodmark
Riverside, CA
Scan orders/labels by utilizing an RF gun scanner
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Forklift
American Woodmark
Hamlet, NC
The Material Handler/Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate movement and storage of raw components and finished goods. and shipment utilizing equipment, including stand-up and…
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Forklift Operator- Cherry Picker/Order Picker
SIMOS
New Albany, OH
Experienced Forklift Operator - Cherry Picker/Order Picker | Peak Positions
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Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates
Staff Management | SMX
Terre Haute, IN
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Warehouse Operator
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Rialto, CA
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Staff Management | SMX
Hagerstown, MD
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Staff Management | SMX
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Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates
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Hanover, MD
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Staff Management | SMX
Sharon, MA
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Staff Management | SMX
Idaho Falls, ID
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates
Staff Management | SMX
Killingly, CT
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates
Staff Management | SMX
Putman, CT
Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
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Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.

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Forklift Operator

Compton, CA, United States

$20 to $21.56 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay: $20 to $21.56 USD / hour
Experience: Experience: 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience required.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the operation, they provide safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and documentation of cargo/freight within a multimodal transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment, directly contributing to productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity. As the most experienced team members without direct reports, they often assist with mentoring, guiding, and onboarding new Material Handlers and solving complex operational problems on the floor. Compensation: $20.00- $21.56 per hour Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, along with other appropriate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as pallet jacks, carts, and dollies, and approved physical lifting techniques.
Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and designated warehouse areas in accordance with operating procedures.
Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
Assist drivers with loading and unloading activities following dock and safety procedures.
Label, scan, and track freight using handheld scanning devices and company systems to ensure accuracy and documentation integrity.
Identify damaged freight and promptly report issues, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to supervisory personnel.
Abide by all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock environment, including work areas, tools, and MHE.
Perform tasks under appropriate supervision while learning equipment operation, safety protocols, and job procedures (for developing roles).
Support dock productivity, workflow efficiency, and overall operational goals.
Work assigned schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Safely and accurately handle oversized, high‑value, or complex freight.
Assist with dock coordination, workflow management, and problem resolution.
Prioritize freight and coordinate task assignments, sometimes acting in a lead capacity (without direct supervisory responsibility).
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on dock operations, equipment, and procedures.
Train, mentor, and support the development of other Material Handlers.
All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/equivalent preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure: Valid forklift certification/licensure (or ability to obtain before operating equipment) required.
Experience: 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience required.
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to understand safety and operational instructions, work assignments, and freight documentation.
Ability to recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately, and to perform basic arithmetic to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
Basic arithmetic skills to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
Technology: Willingness and ability to learn and use basic computer systems, handheld scanners, and freight-tracking devices.
Equipment: Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks (with company-assisted certification/training), and/or other specialized MHE as required by the site.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Physical Demands: Extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8-12 hours per/shift, with the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50lbs without assistance, with occasional lifting of freight up to 75lbs with assistance or mechanical aids throughout each 8-12 hour shift, multiple times per/week.
Vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
Environment: Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including frequent exposure to temperature extremes (both hot and cold), occasional outdoor work and/or exposure to precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, etc.), regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.

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