Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) - Evening Shift
Location: Los Angeles, CA Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM Pay Rate: $17.28 per hour Join the team at R.W. Zant, a leader in food distribution, where your hard work is valued, your growth is supported, and your safety comes first. We're looking for reliable, energetic team players ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Competitive pay + benefits (Health Plans, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more!) Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunities to grow within the company
What You'll Be Doing:
Use the material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of products for shipment, receive products into the warehouse, put away products in the fill locations and replenish products into home slots.
- Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Warehouse experience preferred
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift experience is a plus, but not required
- Basic math skills (you'll use measurements and weights)
Ability & Physical Requirements:
- Frequently lift, carry, and stack products weighing up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Perform repetitive movements such as bending, reaching (including above shoulder height), pulling, pushing, squatting, and grasping throughout the shift.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods on concrete or cold storage flooring in a refrigerated warehouse environment.
- Comfortable building pallets up to 6 feet high with case weights up to 50 lbs.
- Use of warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, and reach trucks; ability to step on and off equipment as needed.
- Work in fast-paced conditions requiring dexterity, spatial awareness, and attention to detail.
- Tolerance for temperature fluctuations and exposure to cold environments as low as -20F, as well as variable noise levels.
- Endurance to maintain productivity and safety in continuous, physically demanding tasks.
- Using appropriate PPE (e.g., steel-toed footwear, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, insulated clothing, harnesses, etc.).
Equipment Operation & Safety
- Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
- Use proper lifting and stacking techniques.
- Properly inspect lift trucks and complete the Daily Inspection Checklist.
- Adhere to all general and powered equipment safety rules.
- Utilize RF units, pick tickets, and receiving documentation
You'll Succeed If You:
Communicate clearly and work well with others
Stay focused, organized, and pay attention to detail
Solve problems and adapt on the fly
Take pride in doing quality work
Prioritize safety and follow the rules
Ready to join a company that values your hustle and gives you room to grow? Apply today and take the next step in your career with R.W. Zant!
R.W. Zant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. California applicants can view the CCPA Noticehere.
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