Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $18.00 - 19.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

The Forklift Operator drives a forklift to safely move
processed steel, stock, or other materials to and from trucks, storage, machines,
and finished goods areas.
Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, and within other areas of assignment
Load, transport, unload, and stack materials in accordance with established procedures
Maintain up-to-date forklift certification
Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
Clean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage area

What you need to be successful:

Ability to inspect the forklift using the "forklift checklist" to ensure proper operation and safety compliance of the vehicle prior to daily operation
Ability to safely accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to read and understand material tags and work orders
Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.