Forklift Operator II
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Job Location:
Delano, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
The Forklift Operator II is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts to support production storage and shipping operations. This position requires advanced forklift skills the ability to train and mentor new operators and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Operators will transport palletized fruit and other commodities support department workflows and contribute to a culture of accountability and teamwork.
ESSENTIAL DUITES AND RESPONISBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate and enforce the highest standards of safe equipment operation.
- Operates all types of forklifts within the facility in a safe and professional manner.
- Transport palletized fruit and/or other commodities between set-off storage packing cold storage and loading areas as needed.
- Assist with and lead in-house forklift operator training coach and mentor others on safety performance and work practices.
- Apply learning principles to ensure effective training and skill retention.
- Performs preventative maintenance checks (cleaning fluids belts hoses hydraulics).
- Understand and utilize Oracle Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); train others as needed.
- Develop and follow standard work processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Adhere to production schedules and conveyance routes within established cycle times.
- Communicate with multiple departments regarding schedules product flow and operational issues.
- Tracks downtime put-away work orders and production costs/results.
- Submit work requests for repairs and recommend alternative solutions when equipment is down.
- Participate in root cause analysis problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
- Conduct daily 5S audits of cleanliness and organization in assigned areas.
- Support the EHS team in hazard identification risk mitigation and fostering a culture of safety.
- Maintain accurate records of training attendance certifications and evaluations.
- Contribute to High Performance Work Teams emphasizing ownership and accountability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Heres what well bring to the table:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of production operations experience with forklift operation and safety knowledge preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Ability to read write and interpret oral and written instructions.
- Strong math skills with the ability to calculate loads and interpret bills of lading.
- Strong communication skills (email telephone radio and written notes).
- Demonstrated precision attention to detail and safety focus.
- Ability to train and mentor others effectively.
- Adaptable to new technologies methods and innovations.
- Experience writing reports business correspondence or procedures a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand walk sit talk and hear.
- Use of hands for handling objects tools or controls; climbing or balancing.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in production/warehouse and cold storage environments.
- Noise level is generally moderate but may vary based on production activity.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Pay Rate: $19.70 per hour
Additional Information :
Wonderfuls dedication to you:
- Competitive benefits package including Medical Vision Dental 401k
- Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid sick vacation and holiday time
- Wonderful Giving () -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
Why Choose Wonderful
Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water POM Wonderful Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Halos Wonderful Seedless Lemons Teleflora and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the companys corporate social responsibility impact visit .
Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Industrial Equipment
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Driving
- Reach Truck
- Clamp Truck
- RF Scanner
About Company
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most who ... View more
