Now hiring for a Forklift Operator – Entertainment Production Equipment
Location: Van Nuys & San Fernando, CA
Pay Rate: $20.00–$22.00 per hour
Schedule: Day Shift | Flexibility for Nights and Weekends as Needed
Skilled Operator? Let’s Get This Equipment Moving!
Staffmark is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for a leader in entertainment production and event technology! If you’re confident operating forklifts, understand warehouse safety, and take pride in handling equipment with care, this is your opportunity to put your skills to work behind the scenes of live entertainment.
You’ll play an important role in moving, storing, and staging professional production equipment used for concerts, live events, theater, film, television, and corporate productions. From receiving incoming equipment to preparing materials for upcoming projects, your work will help keep equipment organized, accessible, and ready when it’s needed.
What You’ll Do
- Operate sit-down and reach forklifts to move, store, and stage equipment.
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Transport equipment between receiving, quality control, and storage areas.
- Organize equipment on shelves and pallet racks.
- Prepare and relocate equipment for special projects and upcoming productions.
- Perform equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures.
What You’ll Need
- Previous sit-down and/or reach forklift operating experience.
- Knowledge of safe equipment handling and warehouse procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and awareness of your surroundings.
- Dependable attendance and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
- Flexibility to support night or weekend operations as needed.
Experience That Will Make You Stand Out
- Previous forklift experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or equipment rental.
- Experience handling large, bulky, or high-value equipment.
- Familiarity with receiving, shipping, inventory staging, or RF scanners.
- Current forklift certification or documented equipment training, as applicable.
- Experience supporting entertainment production, audio-visual equipment, lighting, staging, or live events.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift, including getting on and off forklifts.
- Ability to bend, reach, and safely handle materials as needed.
- Ability to lift or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
- Ability to remain alert and maintain awareness of coworkers, equipment, and surroundings.
- Ability to work safely in a physically active warehouse environment.
What’s in It for You?
- $20.00–$22.00 per hour
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Optional 401(k) retirement plan.
- Opportunities to strengthen your material-handling skills and gain experience in the entertainment production industry.
Ready to Put Your Skills in Motion?
If you’re a safety-conscious forklift operator who knows how to handle equipment responsibly and keep operations moving, we want to hear from you!
Apply today through Staffmark for the Forklift Operator opportunity in San Fernando, CA!