Dehy Lift Truck Operators

Job Description

Job Description

Full Steam Staffing is hiring Lift Truck Operators in Gilroy, CA!

Location: Gilroy, CA

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour (After successful completion of a 30-calendar-day probationary period)

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, AD&D Insurance

Schedule Details: This facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . Candidates must be flexible to work any shift, including overtime as needed.

Available Shifts:

• Shift A: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Shift B: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Shift C: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

We are a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, dedicated to providing manufacturers with high-quality, natural ingredients that delight consumers around the world. Through innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships with farmers, we deliver trusted products while creating a positive impact on people and the planet.

We are seeking dependable and safety-focused Lift Truck Operators to join our team in Gilroy, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for recovering salvage material from production dryers, transferring materials from drums to totes, operating a propane-powered forklift, and utilizing handheld scanners to maintain inventory accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a long-term career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Operate a propane-powered lift truck (forklift) safely and efficiently.
• Obtain company forklift certification.
• Recover salvage materials from dryers and transfer materials from drums to totes.
• Use handheld scanners to print labels and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform inventory control and material management tasks.
• Assist with dryer subfloor cleaning when needed.
• Communicate effectively using a two-way radio.
• Follow all company safety procedures and GMP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Must successfully pass a forklift skills assessment.
• Ability to read, understand, and complete required documentation.
• Basic math skills for inventory and production tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, remove and install guards and doors, and work in confined spaces when required.
• Comfortable working in a loud, dusty manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct workplace safety inspections.
• Strong attendance, safety, and work performance record.
• Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and year-round.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred but not required —training and certification will be provided for qualified candidates.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry materials.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required throughout the shift.
• Work safely in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

• Competitive starting pay of $23.00 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunity to earn forklift certification
• Career growth with a global food manufacturing leader

Apply today and start your career with a company committed to safety, quality, and innovation!

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.