Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 1st shift 5:00?AM–1:30?PM, 2nd shift 1:00?PM–9:30?PM; weekends/holidays as needed

Don’t Just Clock In. Crank It Up.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Los Angeles where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support material handling, inventory movement, and production operations at its Vernon-area facility. This role is responsible for safely transporting raw materials and finished goods, completing pre-shift equipment inspections, assisting with palletizing operations, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate inventory movement. Candidates with at least two years of forklift experience and a background in beverage production, food manufacturing, or high-volume warehouse operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Safely operate forklifts to move raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and other warehouse materials.
• Complete pre-operation inspections and report equipment issues or safety concerns.
• Operate or assist with palletizing equipment according to established procedures and training.
• Transport products between warehouse, storage, staging, and production areas.
• Perform basic quality checks and identify damaged products or packaging.
• Track inventory movement and maintain accurate material-handling records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production areas.
• Follow established safety procedures, operational guidelines, and applicable GMP requirements.
• Cross-train on additional warehouse and production functions as needed.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet daily operational goals.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• At least two years of forklift operating experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, as specified by the client.
• Ability to obtain or maintain forklift certification in accordance with site requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy production or warehouse environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and communicate equipment or product concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in beverage manufacturing, bottling, food processing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Experience operating forklifts in high-volume warehouses, distribution centers, or production facilities.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and quality-control procedures.
• Experience moving palletized products, raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
• Experience with palletizers, production-line material flow, or automated material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, warehouse documentation, and product staging.
• Strong understanding of safe pallet handling, load stability, and equipment inspections.
• Experience cross-training across warehouse and production functions.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Frequently lift and carry up to pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials throughout the shift.
• Safely enter and exit forklift equipment and perform pre-operation inspections.
• Work indoors and outdoors as required by daily operations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness while operating equipment around coworkers, inventory, and production activity.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

One Forklift Driver’s Pick for Best in the Biz

“I have worked through a lot of temp agencies, and Staffmark is by far the best one. I was accepted and placed quickly. They show true care and concern about their employees.” -Forklift Driver, Staffmark

What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• Forklift Operator – Beverage Manufacturing & Warehouse Safely operate forklifts to move raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and other warehouse materials.
• Complete pre-operation inspections and report equipment issues or safety concerns.
• Operate or assist with palletizing equipment according to established procedures and training.
• Transport products between warehouse, storage, staging, and production areas.
• Perform basic quality checks and identify damaged products or packaging.
• Track inventory movement and maintain accurate material-handling records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production areas.
• Follow established safety procedures, operational guidelines, and applicable GMP requirements.
• Cross-train on additional warehouse and production functions as needed.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet daily operational goals.

The Forklift Operator plays an important role in warehouse and manufacturing operations by operating forklifts to support inventory movement and material handling. This position requires strong spatial awareness, attention to detail, and safe operating practices.

Successful Forklift Operator candidates understand warehouse workflows, equipment inspections, inventory procedures, and safe material handling while supporting productive daily operations. Consistent performance contributes directly to warehouse efficiency.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy technical equipment operation.