Material Flow Specialist – DC Forklift Operations

Torrey Holistics; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Material Flow Specialist for our Chino, CA distribution center. The role focuses on safe, accurate, and efficient movement of goods using stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker forklifts.

You will load/unload trailers, verify material quantities, maintain organized spaces, and assist inventory control. This position requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience as a material handler or similar warehouse position.
• Current forklift operator certification (required).
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Ability to lift heavy items and handle physical demands.
• Strong communicator; effective collaborator on a team.
• Detail-focused with dependable organizational habits.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move goods through receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Load/unload trailers with accuracy; verify quantities and condition of materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace while complying with all safety rules.
• Assist inventory control by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally to improve processes and throughput.
• Complete routine equipment checks and minor upkeep to ensure readiness.
• Attend safety and best-practice trainings to remain up to date.

Skills

Strong communicator

Detail-focused

Team player

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts (stand-up, sit-down, cherry picker)

Palletizer

Forklift Licensed

OSHA 10 Certification

Material Handler Experience

Distribution Experience

Heavy Material Handling

Manufacturing Environment

Job description

Material Flow Specialist – DC Forklift OperationsBased in Chino, CA, this role anchors safe, accurate, and efficient product movement across our facility.Is this you?Do you excel at operating stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker forklifts with precision?Do you enjoy keeping counts accurate, aisles clear, and freight moving?Are teamwork, communication, and safety second nature to you?Role snapshotOperate forklifts and material handling equipment to move goods through receiving, storage, and shipping.Load/unload trailers with accuracy; verify quantities and condition of materials.Maintain a clean, organized workspace while complying with all safety rules.Assist inventory control by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.Work cross-functionally to improve processes and throughput.Complete routine equipment checks and minor upkeep to ensure readiness.Attend safety and best-practice trainings to remain up to date.Minimum qualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Prior experience as a material handler or similar warehouse position.Current forklift operator certification (required).Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and compliance standards.Ability to lift heavy items and handle physical demands.Strong communicator; effective collaborator on a team.Detail-focused with dependable organizational habits.Skills and credentials we valueOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Material Handler ExperienceDistribution ExperienceHeavy Material HandlingForklift LicensedHigh School / GEDExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentEquipment you’ll operatePalletizerForklifts (stand-up, sit-down, cherry picker)