Material Handler Forklift Operator Warehouse

Job Description: Material Handler I
Location: La Mirada, CA
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM
Experience Required: 1 3 Years
Duration:11/30/2026 to 05/29/2027
Safety Requirement: Safety shoes required for interview. Position Summary:
The Material Handler I is responsible for managing the movement of incoming and outgoing materials throughout the facility. This position involves operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to receive, transport, store, pick, stage, and distribute materials while maintaining workplace safety, inventory accuracy, and product quality standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload, inspect, and move incoming materials to designated storage locations.

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport products throughout the facility.

• Load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized materials.

• Read and interpret production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping documents, and material requisitions.

• Move materials from receiving and production areas to storage locations or designated departments.

• Sort, organize, and store materials on racks, shelves, and bins according to size, type, style, color, or product codes.

• Pick, pull, and distribute materials based on production requirements and customer orders.

• Assemble customer orders from inventory, palletize products, and prepare shipments for dispatch.

• Label and mark materials with appropriate identification and tracking information.

• Open bales, crates, cartons, and other shipping containers.

• Count, weigh, verify, and record quantities of materials received, stored, or distributed.

• Enter inventory and material movement information into warehouse computer systems.

• Utilize manual and automated material-handling equipment to support warehouse operations.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are available for production.

• Follow all workplace safety, product quality, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Support internal and external customer requirements while meeting operational and production goals.

• 1 3 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environments.

• Previous forklift operation and material-handling experience.

• Ability to read and understand work orders, shipping documents, and production schedules.

• Basic computer skills and experience entering information into warehouse management systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material-handling practices.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.

• Ability to work in areas with dust, dirt, and varying noise levels.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and use computers and communication devices.
  
  
  Benefits:
  Employees hired into these positions are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
  
  Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
  
  Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
  
  Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.