Forklift Operator (Direct Hire) - Opportunity at Nesco Resource

Location: City of Industry, CA
Pay: $19.91/hr - Direct Hire
Shift: Mon- Fri

Position Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Forklift Operator, where you'll play a key role in receiving, staging, loading, repackaging, and transporting products while ensuring accurate inventory management. This exciting role offers the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment and grow your career with a leader in distribution!

Key Responsibilities

• Material Handling (10%): Sort, load, unload, and stage materials using pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and conveyor belts to move supplies efficiently.

• Inventory Verification (10%): Check supplier counts, report discrepancies to carriers and supervisors, and secure loads with cranes or hoists for safe transport.

• Order Fulfillment (10%): Review production labels, customer orders, and shipping documents to gather, repack, or distribute items accurately.

• Data Management (10%): Use SAP and Microsoft Excel to prepare and record details of shipped or received items, ensuring seamless tracking.

• Inventory Tracking (10%): Gather and log inventory details (e.g., labels, receipt dates, lot numbers), verify shipments, inspect goods, and record products for accuracy.

• Material Transport (10%): Move materials from receiving or production areas to storage or designated locations with precision.

• Quality Assurance (10%): Verify merchandise against shipment records, inspect for defects, and report discrepancies to maintain high standards.

• Inventory Audits (10%): Conduct daily inventory counts, research discrepancies, and ensure stock accuracy.

• Documentation (10%): Complete forms like Inventory Disposition and Substitution logs, plus other duties as assigned to support team success.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

• Bilingual proficiency (English & Spanish)

• Three (3) months of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Accuterm, ROSS)

• Previous forklift or pallet jack operation experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills with a knack for accuracy under pressure

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a professional demeanor

• Safe operation of power equipment

• Excellent communication skills to thrive in a team setting

Working Environment

• Flexible scheduling including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays across 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts

• Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from -35°F to 95°F, occasionally exceeding 95°F

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and use hands in repetitive motions; frequently walk, reach, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crawl

• Lift a minimum of 10 lbs; possess close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus

• Work near moving parts, toxic chemicals, or airborne particles in a noise level ranging from office quiet to loud factory settings

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.