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Operations & Logistics · San Diego, CA
Forklift Operator jobs in San Diego, CA
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
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$19–$35/hr
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$53k
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$19.8 - $24.75 per hour
Requisition Number: 234574 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to designated areas in the…
Material Handler 3 Location: San Diego, CA Schedule: Monday Friday, Required Qualifications: ~2 4+ years of material handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory experience. ~ High School Diploma or equivalent.…
procedures. Requirements: ~2 4 years of material handling experience. ~ Strong attention to detail and organization. ~ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. ~ ERP/inventory experience preferred. ~ Forklift experie…
documentation is present (e.g. packing list). Basic computer knowledge preferred for processing shipping orders. Safely operate distribution equipment, as required. Follow the required Environmental Health and Safety (EH…
into or from trucks by hand. *) Conveys materials using wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, elevator, or other devices; stacks or assembles materials; aids machine operators by lifting heavy objects by han…
$17 per hour
English & Spanish) Inspect quality and defects of products Visually inspect for accuracy Load, unload materials & equipment Operate hand truck/dolly Operate labeling equipment Inspect material supplies and inventory Unlo…
$17.33 - $23.82 per hour
communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States... ...insuring the shipment when necessary Operate machinery including forklift, reach…
$20 - $24 per hour
Summary The Material Handler is accountable for attaining Operational Excellence through material flow across their designated area... ...Internal Flow & Warehousing ~Use of Material Handling Equipment ( forklift, pallet…
stable and organized pallets according to established procedures. ~ Operate warehouse equipment as authorized and trained. ~Maintain... ...selecting (picking) 1+ year ~6 months’ experience operating a forklift, reach tru…
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What forklift operators earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $39k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$28 | $47k–$59k |
| Senior | $27–$35 | $57k–$73k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?
Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.
Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.
List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.
How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?
Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.
Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.
How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?
Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.
What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?
Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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