Material Handler - Forklift Operator & Inventory Pro

Sunbelt Rentals; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals in California is seeking a Material Handler to support production by receiving, storing, moving, and distributing materials across the facility. This role includes loading/unloading deliveries, verifying quantities, and maintaining organized inventory while operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and OSHA forklift certification after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Previous warehouse or inventory experience preferred.
• Must obtain OSHA approved forklift certification after hire.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, labels, and material information.

Responsibilities

• Pull and deliver materials to production areas according to work orders and schedules.
• Load and unload materials from delivery trucks and move items to designated storage locations.
• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, including quantities, descriptions, and condition of materials.
• Maintain organized inventory storage areas, including labeling, sorting, and tracking materials.
• Record material movement, quantities, and locations to support accurate inventory control.
• Stage materials and supplies for production teams and maintain in process inventory at work centers.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by identifying, pulling, packing, and securing materials for transport.
• Receive returned or excess materials from production and verify quantities and material codes.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Perform pre use inspections and basic operator level maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Keep inventory areas, loading zones, and equipment clean and orderly.
• Open containers, sort materials, and assist with cataloging inventory items.
• Follow all workplace safety rules, PPE requirements, and plant procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts & pallet jacks

Pallet jacks

Material handling equipment

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals in California is seeking a Material Handler to support production by receiving, storing, moving, and distributing materials across the facility. This role includes loading/unloading deliveries, verifying quantities, and maintaining organized inventory while operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and OSHA forklift certification after hire.