Boiler operator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

$18.50/hour + up to $190 extra every month through Roadrunner Champions (up to $2,280/year) + $200–$400 Alligator Freight contests and safety awards

Your Schedule. Your Shift. Keep Freight Moving.

Early bird? Prefer the daytime? Late afternoons? Night owl? Weekend warrior? We have options.

Roadrunner is looking for skilled Forklift Operators who know how to move freight safely, efficiently, and with precision, with multiple shifts available to fit different schedules and lifestyles.

You’ll be a key part of our dock operation, operating forklifts, loading and unloading trailers, moving freight through the service center, and keeping shipments moving across our network.

Whether you’re starting before sunrise, working through the day, or keeping freight moving after dark, your work matters.

It’s a fast-paced environment where safety, accuracy, teamwork, and performance matter, and great work gets noticed and rewarded.

Find your shift. Bring your skills. Keep freight moving.

Why Work at Roadrunner?

Your Performance Can Put More Money in Your Pocket

• Roadrunner recognizes people who work safely and perform well. Forklift Operators can earn up to $190 extra per month, plus $200-$400/month opportunities through Alligator freight contest.
• Competitive hourly pay, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, PTO, paid holidays, and other benefits give employees a strong overall package.
• There’s a shift that can fit your life. Whether you're an Early Bird, Daytime Hustler, Night Owl, or Weekend Warrior, we have multiple schedules available. Candidates can find the rhythm that works for them.
• You’re an important part of what makes Roadrunner run. Forklift Operators aren't just moving pallets, they keep freight and customers moving across our network. We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.

Benefits That Have You Covered

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• FSA options
• Disability, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts

What You’ll Do

You’ll help keep freight moving through our network safely, accurately, and on schedule.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other dock equipment
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently
• Move, stack, and secure freight while protecting it from damage
• Scan, tag, and label shipments accurately
• Install blocking, bracing, and padding to secure freight in trailers
• Move freight between trailers, dock areas, and designated staging areas
• Keep the dock clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Follow safety procedures and hazardous materials requirements
• Work closely with supervisors and other dock team members to keep freight moving
• Identify and communicate safety concerns, damaged freight, or potential delays
• Help the team meet productivity, quality, and service goals

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who show up, work safely, stay productive, and take pride in doing the job right.

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift qualification required
• Previous forklift, dock, warehouse, freight, or logistics experience preferred
• LTL or cross-dock experience is a plus
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow safety rules, work instructions, and operating procedures
• Basic math skills
• Hazardous Materials Training is a plus
• Dependable, team-oriented, and ready to work

Compensation & Setup

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Location: Commerce, CA

Additional earning opportunities: up to $190 extra every month through Roadrunner Champions (up to $2,280/year) + $200–$400 Alligator Freight contests and safety awards

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is an active dock environment where you’ll work around freight, forklifts, trailers, and other industrial equipment.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, and handle freight
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Work around moving vehicles and industrial equipment
• Work may include exposure to outdoor weather, temperature changes, and vibration
• Dock noise levels are typically moderate to high
• Specific vision abilities include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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About Roadrunner

Roadrunner is for ambitious, smart people who excel at execution over talking about it, and who would rather invent the next standard in freight than accept the status quo.

We are looking for the Best of the Best. Action driven leaders who want to be part of real change and help design the future of LTL in the U.S. This is a place where high performers can grow, influence outcomes, and make an impact while working directly with executives and smart people from across industries.

We bring a winner mindset. We take ownership, raise the bar, and measure ourselves by results. We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together. These principles create an environment of high standards, clear ownership, and direct collaboration. We trust data over intuition, move with urgency, and hold each other accountable because winning requires it.

Roadrunner exists to prove that LTL can be better than the industry has settled for. To be the best means we need to think bigger, look outside the box, and question every assumption: too many handoffs, limited visibility, and the quiet belief that “this is just how it works.” We rejected that story. We built a proprietary Smart Network™ for direct, long haul, metro to metro service that delivers fewer touches, faster transit, real time visibility, and genuine accountability. We are the most tech forward company in LTL, and we are not finished widening the gap.

The foundation is already strong. Recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Large Places to Work. Earning top marks for improvement, quality, and service. The real opportunity is still ahead: helping invent what comes next.

If you want to be evaluated among the Best of the Best and help set the new standard in LTL, we should talk.