What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Material Handler (Traveling) position at The Patriot Group?
Overview
The Patriot Group is seeking dependable, safety-minded, and travel-ready Utility Material Handlers to support a national utility distributor on warehouse and material response assignments throughout the United States.
This position is based out of San Diego, California, but the work supports nationwide deployments in warehouse and utility material handling environments. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong warehouse awareness, and the ability to support fast-paced assignments involving material movement, inventory, truck loading/unloading, and order pulling/kitting.
This is a hands-on role that may involve work in both indoor warehouse settings and outdoor operational environments, depending on the assignment.
Responsibilities
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our company. If you are a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the position of Utility Laborer at The Patriot Group.
Applicants for employment with Patriot Supply Unlimited, Inc dba The Patriot Group are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the ADA and related state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. Please contact our personnel team if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
This employment application does not create a contract or offer of employment. If hired, employment with the Company will be on an at-will basis and can be terminated at the will of either you or the Company.
Please be advised, this application for employment is only good for 30 days from the date received by the Company. Consideration for employment after 30 days requires submission of a new application.
The Patriot Group is seeking dependable, safety-minded, and travel-ready Utility Material Handlers to support a national utility distributor on warehouse and material response assignments throughout the United States.
This position is based out of San Diego, California, but the work supports nationwide deployments in warehouse and utility material handling environments. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong warehouse awareness, and the ability to support fast-paced assignments involving material movement, inventory, truck loading/unloading, and order pulling/kitting.
This is a hands-on role that may involve work in both indoor warehouse settings and outdoor operational environments, depending on the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in warehouse and outdoor work environments
- Pull, stage, sort, and kit materials for warehouse release and field support
- Load and unload trucks with utility materials and related equipment
- Receive inbound shipments and verify counts, condition, and accuracy
- Support inventory control through cycle counts, stock checks, and material organization
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard work areas
- Use scanners, tablets, or other tracking tools to support inventory and material movements
- Follow pick sheets, shipping documents, work instructions, and site procedures
- Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet assignment goals
- Support warehouse operations in both indoor and outdoor environments as needed
- Follow all customer, company, and site safety requirements, including PPE compliance
- Assist with surge support and temporary deployment needs across multiple locations nationwide
- Forklift experience required
- Valid REAL ID required for air travel
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide for temporary assignments
- Ability to work assignments with a typical Sunday departure and Saturday return
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions
- Ability to lift, carry, move, and handle materials throughout the workday
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work in active warehouse settings for extended periods
- Strong reliability, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions
- Warehouse experience
- Experience with inventory, cycle counts, stock handling, and order pulling
- Experience loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse, utility, or distribution setting
- Familiarity with scanners, warehouse systems, tablets, or inventory software
- Experience in utility, logistics, construction supply, or distributor environments
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in emergency response, fire service, military, utility, or logistics preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Forklift and small equipment operation required
- OSHA 10 certification required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and operate tools for extended periods
- Travel & Assignment Details
- Position is based out of San Diego, CA
- Work supports nationwide response assignments
- Assignments are generally 2 weeks minimum
- Travel is commonly outbound on Sundays and return on Saturdays
- Air travel is required
- Hotel lodging is arranged by the company
- Per diem is paid based on county designation
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our company. If you are a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the position of Utility Laborer at The Patriot Group.
Applicants for employment with Patriot Supply Unlimited, Inc dba The Patriot Group are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the ADA and related state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. Please contact our personnel team if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
This employment application does not create a contract or offer of employment. If hired, employment with the Company will be on an at-will basis and can be terminated at the will of either you or the Company.
Please be advised, this application for employment is only good for 30 days from the date received by the Company. Consideration for employment after 30 days requires submission of a new application.