Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator – Material Flow

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator – Material Flow

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Picture your day: you arrive on the floor, perform a quick but thorough pre-use inspection of your forklift, and then get right to work moving product safely and efficiently. You weave through aisles with precision, stage pallets for outbound shipments, unload incoming trucks with care, and keep the inventory picture accurate with every move you make. If that sounds like your kind of rhythm, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Operate forklifts and related material handling equipment to move, position, and stack goods.
• Load and unload trailers and containers with attention to safety and product integrity.
• Conduct regular inspections of forklifts; report and document any maintenance needs immediately.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and company policies at every step.
• Support inventory accuracy by tracking and recording material movements in our systems.
• Partner closely with team members to streamline workflow and boost throughput.
• Keep your area tidy—maintaining a clean, organized workplace.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current forklift operator certification.
• Hands-on experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Sharp attention to detail and a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to lift heavy items and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Clear communicator and reliable team player.
• Basic computer proficiency for inventory entry and reporting.

If you’re motivated by accuracy, safety, and steady pace, you’ll thrive here in Carlsbad—where your expertise directly keeps operations moving.