Company Profile: 

Plant Prefab is the first Certified B Corporation™ building technology company dedicated to sustainable design, materials, and operations. The company’s patented Plant Building System™ utilizes advanced digital modeling and fully customizable Plant Panels™ and Plant Modules™ to help architects, developers, general contractors, and individuals design and build multifamily and custom single-family homes 20 to 50 percent faster than site-based methods. The system provides better quality control, design flexibility, and time, cost, and material efficiency than traditional methods of offsite or on-site construction. Plant opened a $40M, 270,000 square foot facility which can produce 3-5 million square feet of single and multifamily housing a year. It is the first automated factory in the US purpose built to create both panels and modules.

With a mission to build a better world by design, over thirty Plant projects have been certified LEED Platinum or Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. Plant projects have garnered significant industry recognition including the AIA’s top sustainable award, Architizer’s Jury and People Choice Awards, Green Builder Magazine’s Home of Year, Business 2.0 “World’s 11 Coolest Products”, Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World”, and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize.

Job Summary:

Plant Prefab is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Forklift Operator with experience operating Gradall and/or reach forklifts. This role is responsible for safely transporting, loading, and unloading materials while supporting daily warehouse or production operations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, understands load stability, and follows all safety protocols. This person will be required to integrate well within a cross-functional team that includes all trades in the factory to ensure the production operations are set up for success. All work is to be carried out safely while adhering to Plant Prefab’s quality guidelines, policies, and standards while driving the culture and successful tactical implementation of such. The position will be based in our Tejon Ranch, CA facility and report to the Operations Manager.

Core Responsibilities:

• Operate Gradall and/or reach forklifts to move materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, racks, and storage areas.
• Safely transport oversized, heavy, or sensitive materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory movements and assist with material tracking.
• Assist with general warehouse or yard duties as needed.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily production goals.
• Ensure all forklift driving work is always carried out in a safe manner that complies with all environmental and OSHA safety regulations.
• Identify non-value-added operations in the organization and propose new operational procedures to achieve leaner processes.
• Consider health, safety, sustainability and the environment in all decisions and actions.
• Execute various other activities as assigned to support the success of the organization.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• This position will require cross training for the other positions in the Plant Prefab Materials Management team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating forklifts, specifically Gradall and/or reach forklifts
• Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain/renew)
• Strong understanding of load charts, weight distribution, and safe lifting practices
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or construction environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to convey information effectively to individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Startup mindset possessing the drive and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and achieve success; committed to revolutionizing the industry through innovation and creativity.
• Knowledge in construction materials, best practices, and schedule management.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and priorities, with the with the ability to prioritize urgent matters quickly and effectively.
• Ability to be an effective team player, with a collaborative approach to working with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Exhibit a high level of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the mission and values of Plant Prefab.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, grip, bend, twist, ext. as required.

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Gradall forklift and/or reach forklift
• Standard sit-down and stand-up dorklifts (as needed)
• Pallet Jack
• Rolling Cart
• Hand tools for securing and staging materials
• Computer/Tablet

Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Hard Hat
• Rain Gear
• Hearing Protection
• High Visibility Vest/Coat
• Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
• Gloves (Work Gloves)
• Steel Toe Work Boots

Working Conditions:

• Inside/Outside Work
• Excessive Cold
• Excessive Heat
• Excessive Noise
• Dust/Particulates
• High Speed Equipment
• Driving/Operate Equipment
• Repetitious

Hazardous Materials:

• Flammables

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (hourly pay, discretionary bonus, and stock options) commensurate with experience and skills
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance
• The opportunity to work with great architects and meaningfully contribute to projects that improve the quality of life for people and the planet

Application Instructions:

Please apply on Paylocity, taking care to complete all required fields.

Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the U.S.; sorry, no sponsorship is available. Applicants may be subject to passing a background check, drug screening, and pre-employment physical. Plant Prefab has an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.