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Forklift Driver / Helper

Southcoast Welding and Manufacturing
Chula Vista, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Forklift Driver / Helper

CLASSIFICATION (FLSA) : EXEMPT / NONEXEMPT

REPORTS TO : (Structural Foreman)

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Forklift Driver / Helper operates Industrial Powered Forklifts to load and unload materials and finished products from trucks, loading docks, and storage areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

  • Loading & Unloading material from trucks
  • Moving raw material and finished products around production facility
  • Stacking raw material & products in storage areas
  • Checking loads are secure
  • Stacking empty pallets
  • Organizing raw materials in yard
  • Moving Raw Materials to production areas
  • Daily equipment checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Forklift Driver / Helper must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts / machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below :

  • Able to climb ladders
  • Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 - 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)
  • Have a good sense of balance
  • Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
  • KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

  • Complete Forklift Driver Certification
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems
  • Ability to make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company standards
  • COMPETENCIES

  • Communication Proficiency
  • Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
  • Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
  • Follow verbal / written instructions
  • Able to work independently
  • Teamwork orientation
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

    Forklift Driver / Helper position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK

    This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m. / 2 : 30 p.m. to 11 : 00 p.m. (swing shifts dependent on work load). Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must have Forklift Driver Certification
  • Must have 1 year of related experience and or qualifications.
  • Must be able to speak and understand Basic English
  • WORK AUTHORIZATION CLEARANCE

    For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

    OTHER

    Please consider that duties, responsibilities, and all other points specified in this description can change at any time with or without notice.

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