1ST SHIFT PALLETIZER/FORKLIFT POSITION

Bay Cities has an exciting temporary-to-potential-hire opportunity for a Forklift Operator at our manufacturing facility in Pico Rivera, in partnership with a staffing agency. This position is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move finished goods and materials to and from machines and conveyor lines, supplying materials to machine operators, and receiving palletized and non-palletized materials, including bale packs.
Operates forklift in a safe manner.
Completes and documents daily forklift inspection before and after each shift.
Delivers appropriate stock to machines before the start of the run and during the shift
Maintains orderly, neat, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
Records all stock material on computer and delivery receipt.
Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery safely at available capacity and speed.
Assists other forklift operators as needed.
Secures loaded materials for transportation.
Reports any arising issues immediately to Supervisor.
Scans merchandise when being moved from one location to another.
Wears the proper safety equipment for the environment including safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
Maneuvers materials with and without pallets with accuracy and efficiency.
Manages housekeeping by ensuring all scrap materials are taken to the baler as well as cleanliness and straightness of on hand stock and materials.
High School diploma/GED required
Use of computer skills
Writing, Speaking, Reading
Ability to recommend and implement customer solutions to drive top and bottom-line improvement.
Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.
Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters .Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Capable to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
Able to operate a sit-down propane forklift
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Meet quality standards

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is required to stand for long periods of time go up/down step ladders, stairs and elevating platforms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee works around powered industrial trucks, heavy objects, conveyor systems, and machines including highly energized systems such as pneumatic and electrical systems. The employee works with chemicals, high heat items, and sharp objects. The employee uses pneumatic systems including air and water hoses. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee- all require proper identification and documentation).
In accordance with our company’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees are required to provide proof of their full vaccination status for COVID-19. If the applicant has not been fully vaccinated, they may request an accommodation for religious or medical reasons if they submit the proper form and turn it in with proper documentation. If the exemption is approved, the employee must submit to weekly COVID testing as a condition of employment. If you are not willing to be fully vaccinated and/or submit to weekly testing if your request for an accommodation is approved, you are not eligible for hire.