Material Handler Forklift Operator

$22 - $24 per hour

Custom Pad & Partition, Inc.

Job Description

Custom Pad & Partition is looking for an experienced Material Handler Forklift Operator to join our Manufacturing team.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM (Overtime & Saturdays as needed)
Work Location: Santa Clara, CA

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour (DOE)

About Us

Custom Pad & Partition is a privately owned Silicon Valley manufacturer specializing in innovative corrugated packaging since 1976. We’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-standing customer and employee relationships.

The Role

This position plays a key role in supporting material flow and production operations in our manufacturing facility. You’ll operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the plant, deliver materials to production machines, and regularly load and unload trucks with incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products. This role is critical to maintaining safe, organized warehouse operations and keeping production and shipping running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Operate forklifts to load/unload trucks and transport materials throughout the facility
Deliver raw materials and corrugated sheets to production machines
Stage, organize, and store materials for production, shipment, and warehouse inventory
Maintain efficient material flow between storage, staging areas, and production equipment
Prepare materials for production or shipment by staging, strapping, or wrapping pallets
Communicate with truck drivers and internal teams to coordinate loading and unloading
Perform daily forklift inspections, assist with cycle counts, and report damaged materials
Follow safety procedures and maintain clean warehouse, production, and staging areas

Qualifications

2+ years forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Current forklift certification

Experience supporting production lines or manufacturing operations preferred

Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Work Environment

Fast-paced corrugated manufacturing and warehouse facility supporting active production lines

Forklift operation around industrial equipment and moving machinery with continuous material flow

Indoor and outdoor work loading and unloading trucks in production, warehouse, and designated loading areas in an industrial environment

Why Join Us

Established, well-respected Silicon Valley manufacturing company

Stable, team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to contribute directly to production and operational success

Overtime opportunities available

Benefits:

Medical
Paid sick time
Paid time off

If you’re an experienced forklift operator looking to join a stable manufacturing team where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter, we encourage you to apply.

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