Material Flow Specialist - DC Forklift Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Material Flow Specialist – DC Forklift Operations

Based in Chino, CA, this role anchors safe, accurate, and efficient product movement across our facility.

Is this you?

• Do you excel at operating stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker forklifts with precision?
• Do you enjoy keeping counts accurate, aisles clear, and freight moving?
• Are teamwork, communication, and safety second nature to you?

Role snapshot

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move goods through receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Load/unload trailers with accuracy; verify quantities and condition of materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace while complying with all safety rules.
• Assist inventory control by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally to improve processes and throughput.
• Complete routine equipment checks and minor upkeep to ensure readiness.
• Attend safety and best-practice trainings to remain up to date.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience as a material handler or similar warehouse position.
• Current forklift operator certification (required).
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Ability to lift heavy items and handle physical demands.
• Strong communicator; effective collaborator on a team.
• Detail-focused with dependable organizational habits.

Skills and credentials we value

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Material Handler Experience
• Distribution Experience
• Heavy Material Handling
• Forklift Licensed
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Equipment you’ll operate

• Palletizer
• Forklifts (stand-up, sit-down, cherry picker)