Forklift Operator

About Million Dollar Baby Co.

Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Since then, MDB has grown to 7 distinct brands of children’s furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price, while carrying some of the industry’s most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in retailers like Target and Amazon, and specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel.

Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. We’re proud to offer the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs on the market and to use FSC-certified sustainable wood across our brands whenever possible. We’ve also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging for several of our best-selling collections — an innovation that reduces waste while protecting our products during shipment.

At Million Dollar Baby Co., our team members are our #1 priority, and we partner with exceptional partners and retailers around the world who share our core values:

• Treat Your Team Like Family — lead with respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness.
• Make an Impact, Drive Results — focus on meaningful work that moves families forward.
• Deliver a “Wow” Customer Experience Every Time — every detail matters.
• Strive for Continuous Improvement & Learning — keep growing, keep getting better.
• Cultivate Quality Conversations — communicate honestly and thoughtfully to build trust.
  
  

Over the years, our commitment to people, innovation, and a positive workplace culture has earned us five consecutive “Best Place to Work” awards, one of the best workplaces by “Built in LA”, a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list — recognitions that reflect the heart of who we are and the community we’re proud to build. We’d love to talk to you!

About the Role:

We are looking for a person who’s not afraid of rolling up their sleeves as a Warehouse Associate at MDB Co. This position is a full-time direct-hire position with full benefits 100% paid for by the company. The perfect person for the role should have a positive attitude, be eager to learn, be reliable, and like being part of a team. You will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload product and materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, loading docks onto railroad cars, trucks, or warehouse racks. This role also involves manual labor, as you will load and unload containers, pick ship, pack, assemble, inspect, and repair products. You will also enter product information into our ERP system via scan guns and computers. You may work in receiving, shipping, returns and replacement parts, inspection, or production, and will partner with other team members in lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy items.

What you'll be doing (including but not limited to):

• Load & unload containers using a stand up forklift (reach truck) or manually
• Sort product if necessary and ensure that the product is unloaded correctly
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Check loads are secure, stacking empty pallets
• Perform daily forklift equipment inspection for safety and proper preventive maintenance
• Pick, pack, and ship product
• Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Complete any other duties and projects that may be assigned.
• Follow warehouse safety rules.
• Expected hours for the role is the following schedule:
• Monday-Friday: 5am-1:30pm
  

What you bring to the table:

• 1 year of Reach Truck Forklift experience (Crown reach truck or Raymond experience is highly preferred)
• 2 year of Lead experience overseeing a team of direct reports
• Must learn product and have good attention to detail
• Be a team player and reliable
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Data entry skills
• Flexible with change, may be rotating from dept. to dept.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Proficient day to day math, language and reading skills
  
  

California pay range: $23 USD - $25 USD

Our Benefits:

• 100% of your health, dental and vision insurance monthly premiums paid by us! 
• Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony 
• Company matching 401(k) 
• Vacation reimbursement and wellness and enrichment subsidy programs 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Matching charitable donations to the nonprofit organization of your choice 
• Company-wide monthly celebrations - lunch is on us! 
• Dog-friendly workplace, yes! You can bring your best friend to work 
• Free MDB Co. swag generous employee discount on products 
  
  

At Million Dollar Baby Co., we’re passionate about diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our diversity, inclusion and equity committee (DIEC) strives to break barriers for minority communities, help educate the company on pertinent topics, and work to ensure equal opportunities for existing and potential employees. Since its formation in 2020, our committee has focused on multiple areas, some include hiring, community involvement and continuous learning about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.

Million Dollar Baby Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or recruitment process.