Material Handler

Material Handler Full-Time • Hourly • On-Site (San Bernardino, CA) • Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday, Overtime on Saturdays as Needed) Multiquip is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are delivered efficiently to production areas, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting shipping, receiving, and yard operations. In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in keeping production moving while operating material handling equipment and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy operating equipment, and take pride in accuracy and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do • Load and unload materials onto pallets, racks, shelves, trays, and flatbed trucks. • Transport materials between storage locations, production lines, and designated work areas using scan guns and warehouse management systems (WMS). • Count, weigh, verify, and document materials handled throughout the shift. • Tag, label, and identify materials and containers for inventory control and traceability. • Stack, bundle, band, and stage materials for storage and shipment. • Safely operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up), hoists, and other material-handling equipment. • Locate, distribute, and stage pallets and temporary storage containers for production needs. • Empty cardboard bins and dispose of materials in designated recycling and waste containers. • Perform and document daily forklift inspections. • Read and interpret part tags to determine storage locations and next processing steps. • Communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and team members regarding material needs and inventory status. • Maintain equipment responsibly while adhering to all safety policies and procedures. • Support general warehouse and production activities as assigned. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. What You Bring Education & Experience • High school diploma or GED required. • Ability to successfully obtain and maintain Multiquip Forklift Certification . • Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience preferred. Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, leads, and supervisors. • Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support production operations. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. Technical & Operational Skills • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, inventory tags, and procedure manuals. • Experience operating forklifts, hoists, and material handling equipment. • Ability to interpret bar graphs, diagrams, and workflow instructions. • Understanding of inventory control and material flow processes. • Basic computer skills and familiarity with scanning devices or warehouse management systems. Math & Problem-Solving Skills • Strong basic math skills. • Ability to count, verify, and document inventory accurately. • Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to solve routine operational challenges. Physical Requirements • Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday. • Frequent use of hands, arms, and manual dexterity. • Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending. • Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds . • Ability to stand and work for up to 10 hours per day in a manufacturing environment. • Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. • Exposure to industrial chemicals including gasoline, diesel, and related materials. • Work environment may include moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection is required. • Reasonable accommodations may be made f