Material Handler - VAS

White Cap; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator in California to safely move finished and unfinished materials through the production process. The role involves loading/unloading, stacking, and ensuring materials are available for machine operators.

Qualified candidates typically have a HS Diploma or GED, forklift certification, and 2–5 years of experience in material handling, with diligence toward safety and teamwork in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and moving materials safely.
• Ability to follow work orders and stack bundles accurately.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and containers from machines according to instructions.
• Load and unload materials onto pallets, trays, and shelves.
• Ensure raw materials are available for operators to run equipment.
• Perform shipper/receiver duties as assigned; other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Responsible for safely facilitating the movement of finished and unfinished material through the manufacturing and production process.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Reviews work orders or follows verbal instructions to move pallets and containers from machines.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Moves material from storage or work sites to designated areas. Ensures that operators have all the raw materials to operate their equipment.
• Stacks and assembles materials into bundles. Bands bundles.
• Removes empty pallets from equipment.
• Performs duties of Shipper/Receiver as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.
• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally, 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a trained and qualified Forklift Operator.

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

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Pay Range

California law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs