Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Double Pallet/Double Fork)

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator for a beverage manufacturing facility in San Bernardino, CA. This is a temp-to-hire evening position paying $19.00/hr, Monday–Friday. In this role, you will operate a sit-down forklift with double-pallet attachments to load and unload trucks and transport raw materials to production lines. This position offers overtime of up to 2 hours per shift and union benefits after 90 days.

Pay: $19.00/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; OT up to 4 hours per shift as needed

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift with double-pallet attachments to move raw materials throughout a beverage manufacturing facility.
• Use a forklift-mounted VMU (vehicle-mounted unit) to complete warehouse tasks within the SAP system.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and follow propane tank safety protocols.
• Stage and organize raw materials and finished goods in designated warehouse locations.
• Manually handle items weighing up to 50 lbs as needed during loading and staging tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ months of recent sit-down forklift experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with warehouse management systems (such as SAP).
• Experience using forklift-mounted terminals (VMU) such as double clamp or double fork attachments.
• Experience operating propane-powered forklifts in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous work in a beverage, food, or consumer goods production facility.
• Familiarity with SAP warehouse modules or similar WMS platforms.
• Experience performing pre-shift equipment inspections and completing shift logs.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, pallet maps, or production schedules.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Forklift Operator, Sit-Down Forklift Operator, Double Fork Operator, Double Pallet Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Lift Truck Operator, Industrial Truck Operator, Warehouse Forklift Operator, Production Forklift Operator, Clamp Truck Operator.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a manufacturing environment.
• Must provide and wear non-slip steel toe shoes.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.
• Union benefits after 90 days of employment.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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Company Description

Connect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.

Our team talks with you about your experience, skills, and preferred shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.

Company Description

Connect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.\r\n\r\nOur team talks with you about your experience, skills, and preferred shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.