Warehouse and distribution work in Fontana: operate a forklift, scan and prepare freight, and help load and unload trucks. Full-time, varied shifts including nights and occasional weekends; permanent employment, $23–$25 per hour.
The role
Our client company in Fontana is looking for a forklift operator for warehouse and distribution work. You will move and check goods, prepare freight for dispatch, and help load and unload trucks.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks to move materials.
- Use freight manifests to select and stage shipments for routes and assist drivers with loading and unloading.
- As needed, pick, pack, scan, kit, and count products. Keep packaging and system records accurate.
- Check loads against manifests and record overages, shortages, and damage.
- Follow detailed work instructions and help maintain a clean and safe work area.
Schedule and requirements
This is full-time work on varied shifts, including nights. You must be able to work overtime as needed and occasional weekends.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; one year of warehouse experience is preferred.
- You can use a forklift and pallet jack and handle banding and shrink-wrap materials. RF scanner experience is required; forklift certification is preferred.
- You can read and understand work instructions and speak, read, and write in English.
- You pay close attention to detail and can work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.
- You can lift at least 50 lb (about 23 kg) without assistance. The job requires extended standing and walking, and frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using your hands, and lifting objects overhead.
What we offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Stated pay range: $23–$25 per hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, a retirement savings plan with company match, an employee assistance program, and paid time off.
- Flexible work schedules when possible.