Material Handler / Driver

WET Design; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WET Design in the United States seeks a dependable Material Handler / Driver to keep materials moving behind world-class water features. You will receive and move materials, operate a company truck and forklift, and maintain organized, safe yards and production areas.

You will work independently with clear communication, prioritizing safety and reliability while supporting fabrication teams and schedules. Overtime and weekend availability may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience driving a company truck and operating a forklift in a production environment.
• Three or more years of material handling experience using forklifts, company trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Clean DMV driving record with a Class 3 license.
• Strong spatial awareness and ability to safely maneuver equipment in a busy shop.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw material deliveries; unload trucks and transport materials to storage or production locations.
• Operate a company truck to pick up and deliver materials as required.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished parts safely.
• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials according to production needs.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe material yard and staging areas.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations; document receiving and movement activities.
• Monitor material inventory and notify supervisor when stock is low.
• Use pallet jacks and other equipment to move items safely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and minor repairs; follow safety procedures.
• Support other shop areas and production tasks as directed.

Skills

Truck driving

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Company truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Material Handler / Driver

Keep the materials moving behind world-class water features.

At WET, we transform water, light, fire, ice, and fog into unforgettable experiences. From The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain, our projects depend on materials arriving safely, being organized efficiently, and moving smoothly through the shop.

We are looking for a dependable Material Handler / Driver to support our Burbank fabrication operations. In this role, you will receive and move raw materials and finished parts, operate a company truck and forklift, and help keep the material yard and production areas organized, safe, and ready for the team.

If you take pride in accurate material flow, safe equipment operation, and a well-run workspace, this is an opportunity to be an essential part of a production team building the foundation for extraordinary work.

Your impact

You will keep materials moving efficiently from receiving through production. Your safe driving, careful handling, organization, and attention to detail directly support production schedules and the quality of WET’s finished assemblies.

This is a role for someone who works independently, communicates clearly, and understands that safety, organization, and reliability are never optional.

What you’ll do

• Receive raw material deliveries; unload trucks and transport materials to their designated storage or production locations.
• Operate a company truck to pick up, deliver, and transport materials as required.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished parts safely throughout the facility and material yard.
• Load, unload, stage, and organize materials according to production needs and established procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe material yard and staging areas.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations; accurately document receiving and movement activities as required.
• Monitor material inventory and notify the supervisor when stock levels are low and reordering is needed.
• Use pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment to move items safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine equipment checks, including startup, shutdown, inspection, lubrication of critical points, and minor repairs.
• Follow all established safety procedures, company policies, and work conduct requirements.
• Support other shop areas, equipment, and production tasks as directed.

What you bring

• Five or more years of experience driving a company truck and operating a forklift in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Three or more years of material handling experience using forklifts, company trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Clean DMV driving record with a Class 3 license.
• Strong spatial awareness and ability to safely maneuver equipment in a busy shop environment.
• Ability to read and follow material lists, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to understand and respond to radio messages, equipment alarms, and verbal instructions.Willingness to cross-train and support other shop areas as needed.

Additional requirements

• Forklift certification is required; WET can provide onsite certification as needed.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Ability to stand and remain active for a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as production needs require.

Why WET?

Your work will support the fabrication of components for some of the world’s most iconic water features. At WET, you will join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, collaboration, and the pursuit of exceptional results.

If you are ready to bring precision, reliability, and energy to a fast-moving fabrication environment, we would like to meet you.

Equal opportunity

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin or ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.