Forklift Driver ; 2nd shift

Position: Forklift Driver 1 (2nd shift)
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.