Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Whittier

Description

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Forklift Driver for a warehouse in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This is a short-term temp assignment (2-3 weeks) paying $19.00/hr with a 6:00 AM start. You will operate a forklift to move, stage, and organize incoming product as part of a new warehouse setup. This assignment is available for an immediate start.

Pay: $19.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM -2:30pm

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Job Type: Temp (2-3 week assignment)

Work Environment: Warehouse

Responsibilities

  • Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
  • Load and unload incoming product from trucks and staging areas.
  • Stage product in designated warehouse locations according to setup plan.
  • Organize and position inventory to support new warehouse layout.
  • Perform general warehouse duties to support the overall facility setup.

Minimum Requirements

  • 1+ year of forklift operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with sit-down counterbalance or stand-up reach forklifts.
  • Familiarity with inventory organization and product staging workflows.
  • Ability to read pallet labels, product SKUs, and basic work instructions.
  • Experience working early-morning shifts in a high-volume warehouse environment.
  • You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Forklift Operator, Forklift Driver, Lift Truck Operator, Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Pallet Jack Operator, Reach Truck Operator, Warehouse Forklift Operator, Inventory Associate, Distribution Center Associate.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
  • Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).

Benefits

  • Weekly pay.
  • Direct deposit / Paycard.
  • Health and dental benefits available.
  • Earn referral bonuses.
  • CalSavers retirement program available.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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