Forklift Operator at Herbalife in Carson, CA

Overview

THE ROLE:

Forklift Operator

Build a Career That Keeps Operations Moving

Join our warehouse team as a Forklift Operator and play an essential role in keeping products moving safely, accurately, and on time. You will operate material-handling equipment, support receiving and shipping, replenish inventory, and help maintain accurate stock counts. This is a hands-on opportunity for a dependable, safety-focused team member who takes pride in doing quality work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work overtime, Saturdays, and some holidays is required based on business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Complete daily forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Safely operate forklifts while loading and unloading trucks, transferring products, and storing inventory to protect people, products, racks, vehicles, and equipment.
• Record product movements accurately and update the inventory management system in real time using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
• Complete receiving, resupply, replenishment, put-away, cycle-count, and related assignments accurately and on time to support smooth warehouse operations.
• Process inbound shipments—including purchase orders, resupply orders, and transfers—and ensure deliveries received at the distribution center by 2:00 p.m. are updated in the inventory system the same day. Document receipts and promptly report variances.
• Pull and stage outbound products according to picking lists, complete shipping documents, and notify the department Lead or Supervisor of location or quantity differences.
• Keep pickline, bulk-rack backup, assembly, and IBOD locations sufficiently stocked, and complete all inventory transfers accurately.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities according to established procedures and schedules; document counts and report variances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and immediately report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, or unsafe practices.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Skills and Capabilities

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, product movement, inventory systems, forklift safety, and material handling.
• Experience using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
• Good basic math skills and close attention to accuracy.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and transfer boxes of product throughout the day.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, with clear verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work respectfully with people at all levels and across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain organized, alert, and responsive in a fast-moving warehouse environment.

Experience

• At least 1 year of stand-up forklift operating experience.
• At least 2 years of general warehouse experience.
• Practical knowledge of product movement, warehouse inventory systems, and forklift operations.
• Experience using radio-frequency barcode scanners.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of forklift operating experience.
• 3 or more years of general warehouse experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

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US Benefits Statement

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.