Warehouse Helper - Forklift Driver - Outdoor Material Handler

Position Summary

The "Outdoor Material Handler"  Warehouse Helper handles all incoming and outgoing Construction materials to and from the warehouse. The individual is solely responsible for all of the essential functions listed below. This position is under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager.

Working hours: 6:00am- 2:30pm.  

Position Details

• Coordinates all outbound and inventories inbound materials.
• Receiving and shipping: receives stock, loads/unloads goods; ensures goods are handled safely and placed in the designated areas.
• Uses a forklift, hand truck and carts to move materials.
• Stages outgoing items to facilitate a smooth loading of items onto trucks.
• Organizes designated areas in the shop for outbound and incoming materials.
• Keeps warehouse items neatly organized to facilitate ordering of new inventory and ease of locating parts/materials.
• Communicates with Warehouse Manager and other designated personnel the statuses of outgoing materials and receipt of delivered items.

Qualifications 

• 4-6 years of experience with all of the essential functions listed above.
• Ability to use a forklift
• Must have experience strapping and tying down loads.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, push and pull for the entirety of the work shift.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything heavier will be assisted.
• Ability to follow instruction from leads and complete daily tasks in a safe and timely manner

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California, this ranges from $27 - 33 hourly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Salary : $27 - $33