Material Handler

Material Handler – Night Shift, Salida, CA (Posted 5/7/2026)

• Load and unload material.
• Receive, unpack, check, and store merchandise or materials and enter materials into the warehouse management system.
• Receive and count items, and record data manually.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks and/or designated areas.
• Maintain and execute materials management programs as designed within the warehouse.
• Document and maintain inventory and ensure production area organization and cleanliness.
• Fill requisitions and orders.
• Pack, crate, and ship products and materials to the warehouse, departments, or assembly line.
• Keep the warehouse area organized and clean; take out trash and transport cardboard boxes to the cardboard compactor for recycling.
• Stockyard and store items in a safe, orderly, and accessible manner.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Operate forklifts to pick, stock, or receive shipments of materials or equipment, stack and retrieve supplies and materials.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle to retrieve will‑call stock from local suppliers up to 50 miles to remote facilities.

$20.00 – $24.00 per hour.

4737 Toomes Rd, Salida, CA 95368.

• 401K
• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life – FSA – Aflac
• 9 paid holidays

• Safety – Works safely and follows all safety work rules; reports unsafe conditions; offers safety recommendations; encourages safe behavior; participates in safety meetings; supports safety initiatives.
• Conceptual Skills – Understands written sentences in work‑related documents; works efficiently with minimal supervision; exhibits excellent coordination.
• Improvement – Desires continual learning and improvement.
• Verbal Communication – Crafts and delivers concise communications; listens to concerns; translates information across levels.
• Functional and Technical Skills – Knowledge/skill in driving a forklift.
• Attention to Detail – Critical eye for detail; strives for exceptional quality.
• Judgment – Utilizes problem‑solving skills; demonstrates good common sense and sound judgment.
• Teamwork / Interpersonal Effectiveness – Self‑motivated; fosters supportive team environment; actively participates in team goals; willing to compromise for company benefit; respects differences and credits others.
• Ethics / Integrity – Considers company vision/values; sets example of high work ethic; aligns words with actions; takes necessary actions on ethical issues.
• Accountability – Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness; does not offer excuses; seeks continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass the Forklift Driver Certification test.

• Current Class C driver’s license.

• 1+ years of forklift driving experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continually lift, push, pull, grasp, grip, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, twist, squat, reach, and stand.

• Work indoors or outdoors depending on assignment; indoor: cold, heat, dust, fumes, airborne particles, minimal to moderate noise, machinery, moving equipment; outdoor: rain, extreme cold, wind, extreme heat, dust, moderate to loud noises, machinery, moving equipment.
• Safety requirements: safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.
• Additional protective equipment may be required depending on the task.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.