Build Your Future as a Forklift Operator in Santa Clara, CA – Stability and Growth Opportunities
Are you seeking a career with consistent hours and clear advancement pathways? Certified Employment Group connects skilled individuals with forklift operator roles at a leading HVAC supply warehouse in Santa Clara. Develop essential logistics expertise while contributing to critical supply chain operations.
✅Key Responsibilities
Operators handle vital daily tasks:
- Safely maneuver sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks
- Load/unload HVAC equipment and construction supplies
- Perform order picking, packing, and staging
- Maintain organized workspaces compliant with OSHA standards
- Support general warehouse operations as needed
👨🏫Compensation and Benefits
Earnings: $22–$26/hour
Insurance Coverage:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending account options
⏰Work-Life Balance
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Overtime: Seasonal opportunities with premium pay
- Consistency: Predictable shifts enabling personal planning
📍Required Qualifications
Candidates typically demonstrate:
- Prior forklift operation experience (certification preferred)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
- Basic warehouse systems proficiency (scanners, labeling)
- Safety-focused and team-oriented mindset
HVAC or construction supply background advantageous
✨Application Process
- Prepare a resume highlighting:
- Equipment operation experience
- Safety training records
- Reliability and teamwork examples
- Explore opportunities through Certified Employment Group
🧡Career Advancement
Warehousing roles offer structured growth:
- 85% of supervisors promoted internally (Industry trend)
- Pathways to inventory coordination or logistics management
- Cross-training in adjacent operational functions
👨🏫Why This Role Matters
Forklift operators ensure uninterrupted HVAC supply chains across Santa Clara’s construction and manufacturing sectors. This position builds transferable skills in a sector projected to grow 7% nationally through 2032 (BLS data).
🧡About Certified Employment Group
For over 30 years, this agency has connected skilled workers with premier logistics employers in Silicon Valley. Their temporary-to-permanent placements offer pathways to stable careers with industry-leading partners.
Take the next step toward a hands-on career where your skills keep California’s essential industries moving forward. Positions remain open for qualified applicants committed to safety and efficiency.