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Position Overview
Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator | Employment Type: Full-Time |
Department: Warehouse | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
Reports To: Carlos Villeda | Company: Rhino Container, LLC |
Location: Chino, CA Onsite, Mon-Friday |
Position Summary
Warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for supporting warehouse operations by safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and company equipment. This position performs order fulfillment, picking and pulling activities, loading and unloading trucks, inventory handling, manual trailer unloads.
Key Responsibilities
- Load, unload, secure, and transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Operate sit-down forklifts and manual pallet jacks in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Pick, stage, verify, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Accurately receive and inspect inbound shipments for quantity and condition.
- Maintain accurate records, shipping documentation, and inventory transactions.
- Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable mode of Transportation and from Work.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (Motor Vehicle Record subject to review).
- Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience and warehouse operationsÂ
- Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and manual pallet jack; forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, orders, and safety instructions.
Preferred QualificationsÂ
- Prior experience in a distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
Key Competencies
- Safety-focused — consistently follows procedures and identifies hazards before they cause incidents.
- Dependable and punctual, with strong attention to detail in handling product and documentation.
- Customer-oriented — represents the company professionally during deliveries and customer interactions.
Physical & Work Environment
Work performed in a warehouse and outdoor environment subject to varying temperatures and weather conditions. Operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, majority of the workday.
Activity | Frequency |
Standing | Frequently (25-30% of workday) |
Walking | Frequently (25-30% of workday) |
Sitting (driving forklift and delivery vehicle) | Frequently (60-75% of workday) |
Lifting up to 25 lbs. | Frequently (30-40% of workday) |
Lifting 26-50 lbs. | Frequently (30-40% of workday) |
Lifting over 50 lbs. | Occasionally (1-33% of workday) |
Carrying up to 50 lbs. | Frequently (30-60% of workday) |
Pushing/Pulling pallet jacks and materials | Frequently (34-66% of workday) |
Bending/Stooping | Frequently (34-66% of workday) |
Climbing in and out of forklifts and delivery vehicles | Frequently (60-75% of workday) |
Grasping/Handling products and equipment | Constantly (67-100% of workday) |
Equal Employment Opportunity
Novvia Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Disability Accomodation
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and will enable them to perform their job duties. This may include appropriate adjustments or modifications of employer policies.
Religious AccommodationÂ
Applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practives may be entitled to reasonable accomodatations, absent undue hardship,under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and certain state and local laws if the applicant’s religious beliefs, observances, or practices otherwise conflict with requirements set forth in this job description. Please inform company’s HR representative if you believe you need an accommodation regarding the requirements set forth in this job description because of a sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practive.Â
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