Material Handler & Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Manufacturing)

KINEMATICS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

KINEMATICS LLC is seeking a safety-minded Material Handler / Sit-Down Forklift Operator in Phoenix, AZ. You will stage raw materials, move finished goods, and operate sit-down forklifts to load/unload freight while maintaining strict safety standards.

You must have OSHA forklift certification and 1–2 years of experience, plus familiarity with RF scanners and basic inventory systems. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• Active OSHA-compliant sit-down forklift certification.
• 1–2 years of sit-down forklift experience in manufacturing/warehouse.
• Ability to safely operate a 26-foot flatbed truck locally between facilities.
• Familiarity with RF scanners, pallet wrapping, and basic inventory control systems.
• Strong attendance, teamwork, and safety mindset.
• Pre-employment drug screening required due to safety sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver raw materials and packaging supplies to production cells to avoid downtime.
• Move finished goods to staging and storage bays.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to load outbound shipments and unload inbound freight.
• Perform pre-shift OSHA inspections and log maintenance issues promptly.
• Scan barcodes and log material movement in the WMS.
• Maintain clean driving aisles and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift certification

Forklift operation

Safe driving

RF scanners

Pallet wrapping

Inventory control

Team player

Pre-employment drug screen

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet wrapping

Inventory control systems

Job description

KINEMATICS LLC is seeking a safety-minded Material Handler / Sit-Down Forklift Operator in Phoenix, AZ. You will stage raw materials, move finished goods, and operate sit-down forklifts to load/unload freight while maintaining strict safety standards.

You must have OSHA forklift certification and 1–2 years of experience, plus familiarity with RF scanners and basic inventory systems. A pre-employment drug screen is required.