Forklift Operator
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 7, 2026
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Hiring location
La Mirada
Description
Connect Staffing is hiring a Sit-Down Forklift Operator for a manufacturing plant in La Mirada, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $18/hr, Monday through Friday on a day schedule. In this role, you will operate a sit-down forklift to transport metal sheets and materials through the production and warehouse areas, load and unload delivery trucks, and pick and pull orders for outbound shipments. This is a steady, full-time schedule with no overtime expected.
Pay:$18.00/hr
Schedule:Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Location:La Mirada, CA
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s):English
Work Environment:Manufacturing Plant / Factory
Overtime:None expected
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift to move metal sheets and raw materials throughout production and warehouse areas.
- Stack and wrap pallets using a pallet wrapper to secure finished orders.
- Pick and pull orders to prepare outbound shipments.
- Load and unload delivery trucks.
- Create and process shipping documents and order paperwork.
- Perform general warehouse and production support tasks as directed.
Minimum Requirements
- 6+ months of recent sit-down forklift experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling metal sheets, steel, or heavy raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with pallet wrapping, stacking, and shipping/receiving workflows.
- Experience reading and completing shipping documents or order paperwork.
- Prior work in a warehouse, distribution center, or industrial production facility.
- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Sit-Down Forklift Operator, Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Order Picker, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Lift Truck Operator, Production Forklift Operator, Logistics Worker, Industrial Truck Operator.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the US (E-Verify).
- Must communicate effectively in English.
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.
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