Forklift Driver (Stand-up preferred) - Saxco (Fairfield, CA)...First and Second shift available

Saxco, a Novvia Group company. . .Who we are: Founded in 1933, Saxco International, LLC is the premier packaging and service provider, known for innovation, operational excellence and customer focus. As the pre-eminent, value-added bottle and packaging supplier of rigid packaging solutions in the United States and Canada, we help our customers turn their passion into a marketplace success. We provide customers with the broadest product choice, and deliver innovative, cost effective solutions that enhance Customers' brands. We are a one-stop, domestic and global, fast and flexible solution provider. Our culture is based on a passion for our mission: "We package customers dreams!" Our core Values connect us across functions and across country to create our One-Saxco culture that define who we are, guide how we operate, and measure our everyday actions. We look for professionals who embody our Saxco Values:Customer FocusedTeamwork and CollaborationIntegrityInnovationRespectResilienceOwnershipAs the premier packaging and service provider, known for innovation, operational excellence and customer focus, we are helping our customers, through packaging, turn their passion into a marketplace success. For our valued supplier partners, Saxco augments their sales force, market intelligence, and warehousing capacity, customized packaging and accounts receivable risks. Additional information about Saxco International, LLC can be found at Purpose The Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently managing the receipt, storage, and shipment of products in accordance with company standards for safety, productivity, and quality. Key duties include safely and proficiently operating a forklift to handle and transport products through the warehouse, contributing to streamlined processes, and ensuring a well-organized secure working environment. Compliance with company policies and safety standards: Ensure adherence to the company's guidelines and OSHA safety regulations to maintain a secure working environment.Stand-up forklift experience preferred.Perform routine checks on equipment and safety measures in accordance with OSHA standards to prevent accidents and ensure proper functioning. Efficiently and safely load and unload freight while completing the necessary paperwork, to main, to maintain an organized and secure warehouse. Move products to appropriate storage locations using proper put-away methods, optimizing warehouse organization and space utilization. Perform miscellaneous warehouse tasks such as labeling, sorting, wrapping, picking, and other related tasks as required, contributing to overall warehouse efficiency. Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards.Verify product information to maintain accurate inventory records and prevent discrepancies. Keep warehouse spaces and trailers clean by regularly sweeping and tidying up, ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Prioritize safety by upholding a secure work atmosphere by wearing seat belts, driving at appropriate speeds, wearing proper PPE, and adhering to other safety precautions. Assist production during downtime. QUALIFICATIONS:The ideal candidate:Stand-up forklift experience strongly preferred.Proficient in math, language, and reading skills: Possess strong numeracy, literacy, and language skills, enabling effective communication and problem-solving. Capable of following equipment operating instructions: Demonstrates understanding and adhering to guidelines for operating various warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Certified in forklift operation: Holds a valid forklift certification in compliance with OSHA standards, ensuring safe and proper operation of forklifts in the warehouse environment.Experience with RF scanner usage: Posses prior experience and proficiency in using RF scanning devices to manage inventory, contributing to streamlined warehouse processes. Skills RequiredPrior experience as a forklift operator.Stand-up forklift experience preferred.3-5 year's distribution center and warehouse experience required Education/Training RequiredHigh School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified collegeENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to lift 50 lbs. – includes occasional and repetitive liftingSitting 10%, walking 20%, standing 70%.Long periods of standing, twisting and bendingOvertime work may be required to meet company demandsAbility to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of timeAbility to judge distances and heightsAbility to work in varying seasonal temperatures Ability to work in all functional areas of the warehouseJob Type: Full-timeJob Location: Fairfield, CA Disability AccommodationApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and will enable them to perform their job duties. This may include appropriate adjustments or modifications of employer policies, including a mandatory vaccination requirement.Please inform Saxco's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise believe you need an accommodation regarding the requirements set forth in this job description because of a disability. Religious AccommodationApplicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices may be entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and certain state and local laws if the applicant's religious beliefs, observances, or practices otherwise conflict with requirements set forth in this job description.Please inform Saxco's personnel representative if you believe you need an accommodation regarding the requirements set forth in this job description because of a sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice.Equal Opportunity Employer: Saxco International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.