Material Handler(Santa Fe Springs)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Material Handler to support warehouse operations and order fulfillment. The role involves operating a sit-down propane forklift, locating items, and preparing orders for shipment.

You will palletize, wrap, stage orders, and use pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and box cutters. Safety and reliability are essential, with Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
• Warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders accurately.
• Lift boxes up to 60 lbs with safe lifting practices.
• Willingness to perform general warehouse duties and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift to retrieve and move materials.
• Read work orders to identify item numbers, quantities, and rack locations.
• Locate items, pull orders, and transport materials within the warehouse.
• Prepare, palletize, and shrink wrap orders for shipment.
• Load and stage completed orders for outgoing shipments.
• Use pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and box cutters as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation (sit-down propane)

Read work orders

Lift up to 60 lbs

General warehouse tasks

Safety awareness

Tools

Sit-down propane forklift

Pallet jacks

Shrink wrap machines

Box cutters

Job description

Material Handler

$21.00 per hour

Monday to Friday /7:00am to 3:30pm

(OT only as needed)

A logistics company specializing in global supply chain services is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse operations and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate has sit-down propane forklift experience, is reliable, and understands that this role involves both equipment operation and hands‑on warehouse tasks, including palletizing, wrapping, and staging orders to ensure accuracy and timely shipment.

Material Handler Responsibilities:

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift to retrieve and move materials
• Read work orders to identify item numbers, quantities, and rack locations
• Locate items, pull orders, and transport materials within the warehouse
• Prepare, palletize, and shrink wrap orders for shipment
• Load and stage completed orders for outgoing shipments
• Use warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and box cutters
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines

Material Handler Requirements:

• Must have experience operating a sit-down propane forklift
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred
• Ability to read and follow work orders accurately
• Ability to lift boxes up to 60 lbs (training provided for safe lifting)
• Comfortable performing general warehouse duties beyond forklift operation
• Experience with palletizing, shrink wrapping, and staging orders
• Must have steel-toed shoes or boots
• Reliable transportation
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness