Sit-Down Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Kinematics•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinematics is seeking a safety-minded Sit-Down Forklift Operator to support manufacturing operations in Phoenix, Arizona. The role stages raw materials along active assembly lines, moves finished goods to warehouse storage, and loads and unloads freight. It requires careful work in a fast-paced production environment with a strong focus on plant safety. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. The schedule alternates between two weeks: Week 1 is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Week 2 is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Friday off. This is designated a Safety-Sensitive Position under Arizona Revised Statutes (§ 23-493). Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for workplace impairment, possession, or positive drug screens for this role, regardless of medical marijuana cardholder status.

Requirements

Active, OSHA-compliant sit-down forklift certification.
At least 1–2 years of experience operating sit-down forklifts in a manufacturing or fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to safely operate a 26-foot flatbed truck for local transportation between company facilities.
Familiarity with RF scanners, pallet wrapping, and basic inventory control systems.
Strong spatial awareness, dependable attendance, and a team-first mindset.
Ability to sit for extended periods, frequently mount and dismount equipment, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Deliver raw materials, packaging supplies, and parts to production cells to help prevent manufacturing downtime.
Remove palletized products from production lines and transport them to designated staging and storage bays.
Operate sit-down forklifts to load outbound shipments and unload inbound flatbeds, dry vans, and freight trailers.
Complete pre-shift OSHA inspection checklists covering fluid levels, hydraulics, brakes, steering, and the horn, and promptly log maintenance issues.
Scan barcodes and record material movements using handheld RF scanners to maintain accurate warehouse management system records.
Keep driving aisles and staging lanes clean and clear in accordance with plant safety guidelines.
Safely operate a 26-foot flatbed truck for local transportation between company facilities.