About this role
🧾 Job Description
Industry: Transportation / Warehouse & Logistics Location: Fontana, California Start Date: ASAP Employment: Fall/Winter seasonal hiring with potential for long-term employment based on performance
🔧 Position Details
Role: Sit-Down Forklift Operator
Pay Rate
- $15–$18 per hour, depending on terminal and experience
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
- Load and unload pallets from trailers
- Move and position palletized freight within warehouse and loading areas
- Maneuver equipment safely around trailers, docks, and warehouse areas
- Handle materials carefully to prevent product or equipment damage
- Follow warehouse procedures and workplace-safety requirements
- Maintain an organized and safe work area
- Report equipment or safety issues when identified
📋 Job Requirements
- Minimum 1+ year of forklift experience required
- Sit-down or stand-up forklift experience accepted
- Experience loading and unloading pallets from trailers
- Spanish-speaking candidates are accepted; English is not required
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Ability to follow material-handling and safety procedures
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Long hair must be secured while operating equipment
🦺 Safety & PPE
- Safety glasses provided
- Gloves provided
- Protective masks provided when required
- No specific uniform required
🧪 Pre-Employment Requirements
- DOT 10-panel drug screening required before starting
- Random drug testing may be required during employment
✈️ Travel Support
- Airfare or travel arrangements may be covered when applicable