Forklift Driver 1 (2nd shift)

Posted: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/19/2026 20:36:08
Indexed on: 02/19/2026 20:36:08

Location: Riverside, CA, 92501, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 55-0000.00 - Military Specific
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. is hiring!

Description:

Schedule:

Mon - Thurs: 4: 00pm - 4: 00am

Friday: 2: 30pm - 1: 00am

Sat 12: 30pm - 9: 00pm

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company paid health and dental benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • 401K Plan with company match
  • Opportunity for career stability and growth
  • Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

  • Material Handling & Team Support
  • Load and unload aluminum billets or extrusion bundles and transport them safely across the facility
  • Deliver billets to presses, load billet heaters, or support packing lines with finished goods delivery
  • Ensure the correct materials are placed in staging areas for upcoming production needs
  • Organize and rotate inventory using FIFO (first in, first out) principles
  • Handle aluminum carefully to avoid damage such as dents, scratches, or contamination
  • Safety & Equipment Compliance
  • Perform daily pre-operation inspections on assigned forklift and document findings
  • Follow all OSHA and company-specific safety protocols under CCR Title 8, Section 3668
  • Keep work areas clean, clear, and organized to ensure safe operations
  • Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or damaged materials promptly
  • Inventory & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate records for location and status of billets or finished product
  • Assist with organizing loads by customer, press, or order to streamline workflow
  • Teamwork & Communication
  • Coordinate with press crews, packers, and supervisors to align material flow with production schedules
  • Communicate clearly via radio or in-person to ensure safe and efficient forklift movements
  • Support general plant operations and assist team members as needed

Education

  • High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
  • Valid forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
  • Valid California driver’s license preferred

Qualifications

  • Experience: 1+ years of forklift operation experience in a manufacturing setting (aluminum extrusion preferred).
  • Ability to handle long, heavy, or fragile loads safely
  • Basic math and computer skills for inventory logging and process tracking
  • Excellent spatial awareness and judgment in tight operating zones
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and off-shifts based on production needs

The pay scale for this position is $22.25 to $23.48. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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