What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/Material Handler position at Coast Personnel Services?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Forklift Operator and Material Handler, where you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations and efficient logistics. This energetic position involves operating various types of heavy equipment, managing inventory, and supporting shipping and receiving processes. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, organized, and productive environment, contributing directly to our company's success. We are committed to providing paid opportunities that foster growth, safety, and teamwork.
Duties
- Safely operate forklift trucks, reach trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, clamp trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and organize inventory.
- Perform order picking using barcode scanning systems and manual methods to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Manage inventory levels using warehouse management systems (WMS), ensuring proper stock rotation and accurate record-keeping.
- Assist in shipping and receiving activities by inspecting inbound/outbound shipments, verifying documentation, and ensuring proper placement of goods within the warehouse.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic repairs or notify maintenance for any issues with forklifts or other machinery.
- Follow warehouse safety protocols including OSHA standards, forklift safety procedures, manual handling guidelines, and heavy lifting techniques to prevent accidents.
- Support warehouse distribution tasks such as load & unload operations, order fulfillment, and organizing materials for easy access.
Skills
- Proven experience operating forklifts (including reach trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, clamp trucks) and other material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and lift trucks.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning for logistics, and inventory management practices.
- Familiarity with shipping & receiving procedures along with OSHA safety standards in production environments.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while adhering to manual handling best practices.
- Basic math skills for inventory counts, measurements, and documentation accuracy.
- Experience with warehouse operations including order picking, load & unload processes, and materials handling techniques.
- Warehouse supervisor experience or familiarity with warehouse management system operations is a plus.
Join us in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a difference! We value safety first—your expertise in equipment operation combined with your dedication to maintaining high standards will help us achieve operational excellence every day.
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21