Forklift Operator at Trojan Battery in Santa Fe Springs, CA

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Overview Forklift Operator requires an individual with a positive attitude and ability to work independently with minimum direction. Forklift Operator will be working to make sure that machine operators have the materials they need to produce our world class batteries as well and moving finishing product onto and off trucks in the shipping area.

Areas of Focus Ensure machine operator have required materials always. Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity.

Responsibilities • Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment • Understand and practice Trojan Battery Quality Policies • Ensure machine operator have required materials always • Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity • Remove scrap and barrels of hazardous recyclable waste to reclamation area and prepare paperwork • Ensure that re-orders are timely, notify supervisor of shortages • Move DUF batteries from racks to formation • Label hazardous waste and move into satellite area • Ensure labeling and weight restrictions are met • Understand and follow work Instructions • Follow and maintain good housekeeping and hygiene practices • Responsible individual with strong work ethic • Load and unloading of batteries, materials and supplies onto and off trucks, in and out of shipping areas, within warehouse, assembly and production areas • Available for various shifts, and overtime

Basic Qualifications • High School Diploma, GED, or greater • Read, write, and speak basic English • Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) • Forklift Driver Certificate • Understand specifications and labels associated with hazardous material • Minimum six months’ experience in production, construction, warehouse, or similar work environment

Preferred Qualifications • Some experience in an assembly/ production environment • Bilingual in Spanish

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!