Forklift Operator

Posted: Friday, 10 April 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/10/2026 14:15:36
Indexed on: 04/10/2026 14:15:36

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, US

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Menasha Packaging is hiring!

Description:

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
  • Transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas
  • Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed
  • Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location
  • Accurately complete forklift operator's checklist
  • Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
  • Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines
  • Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts
  • Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area, and by keeping neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
  • Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
  • Adhere to daily production schedule, and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
  • Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to Shipping Lead Person
  • Complete necessary reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data
  • Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment
  • Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors


Performance Measures and Outcomes
  • Adherence to safety policies and procedures
  • Quality of work
  • Production goals


Education/Certification

Level Required: Forklift License

Level Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Desired
  • Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
  • Prior work experience as a forklift operator


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
  • Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
  • Ability to effectively work in teams
  • Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
  • Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
  • Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
  • Able to apply concepts of high school math
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or graphic form
  • Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
  • Ability to consistently produce at a high level
  • Ability to work with plant management for required results
  • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation


Essentials to the Position:

Join our team and be part of a company that started in 1849!
  • This is a 2nd shift position - Core Hours are 2: 15pm - 10: 45pm, 5 days/week.
  • This position may be required to work overtime.
  • The wage range for this position is $22.19-$24.53 per hour. Wage is based on experience.

Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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