Material Handler

The job

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Job description

At Sunrun, we're on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we're building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we're designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It's why we've become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We're unlike any other residential energy company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle - from sale through installation and beyond - so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Who We Are

We're on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses.

Overview
The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping of product. Other responsibilities include maintaining inventory control and ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. This role communicates with both internal and external customers as required and with the transportation department. The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all inventories. Additionally, this role accounts for defective or damaged product and performs proper transactions to move product to appropriate sub-inventory. Individuals in this position will operate a liquefied propane or electric forklift to move, stack and store product.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts, stages and transports product into and out of our Distribution Center
• Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Material Handlers, Logistics Specialists, and Warehouse personnel in other branches in a safe, accurate and productive manner with little supervision
• Accepts, inspects, and signs for inbound merchandise as necessary
• Counts all products, compares to delivery document, and checks for damage
• Reports shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms and to the Buyers
• Efficiently picks internal and external customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct quantity and type of product is picked
• Assembles orders for shipment
• Carries or transports orders to shipping location or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
• Stencils, tags or marks orders as requested
• Properly secures loads, ensure loads are within weight limits and packaged securely to minimize damage during transport
• Ensures outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Follows company quality guidelines
• Repacks and weighs any orders that require such handling
• Reports quality variances
• Conducts physical inventories and cycle counts as required
• Assists in resolving any cycle count/inventory discrepancies
• Maintains product locator system
• May help with light assembly and record storage
• Light assembly is defined as assembly of light mechanical, industrial, metallurgic, and electrical component parts or sub-assemblies that may require the use of hand tools
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area
• Assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other Material Handlers to do the same
• Safely operates forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting product
• Maintains equipment in a neat and clean fashion
• On a daily basis, inspects equipment that employee has been assigned
• Has a passion for quality and the accurate processing of product (both inbound and outbound) including maintaining inventory accuracy
• Makes suggestions for improvements and acts on them
• Works cooperatively and productively with Department Heads and other Associates in order to complete tasks
• Coordinates as necessary with other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation, Implementation and occasionally the customers themselves
• Arranges cartons on pallets keeping in mind size and characteristics (i.e., easily crushable, etc.) in mind. Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed
• Works productively (i.e., receiving product, picking product, packing product etc. at or above the established rate) with little supervision
• Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Completes additional duties as assigned by Distribution/Branch Management

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Minimum 6 months experience in a Distribution or Fulfillment warehouse environment
• Attendance: Proven record of exceptional attendance and reliability
• Initiative: Ability to think and take constructive action at work without being urged; skill and ability in taking the lead in forwarding new ideas or work methods
• Safety Orientation: Demonstrates awareness of company safety policies and procedures; includes ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to change or adapt work practices, priorities, or procedures or to reschedule activities in response to changing conditions or multiple work demands
• Teamwork & Attitude: Ability to work well with others in a group, cooperate with others, offer to help when needed, maintain a positive and collaborative attitude even in challenging situations, and foster a team climate within the group where members are committed to a common goal
• Problem Solving: Using a systematic and effective approach in analyzing information in order to come up with good business solutions to problems
• Knowing the Business: Maintains a high level of knowledge of Distribution Center operations, products, etc
• Makes an effort to understand our customer, in particular Jobsite and Branch operations that we ship to daily
• Understands company's values and culture. Understands the impact of inventory accuracy on costs and profits
• Foundational Skills: Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions or decimals
• Special Requirements: Must have responsible work habits and pass any pre-employment test, drug test, and background check
• Forklift certified
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work
• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings
• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)

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This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Energy and utilities) at Sunrun. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Riverside, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Riverside compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Riverside is #12 by population, #113 for remote work (#1 = most), #37 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #107 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Riverside County, is #32 of 58 counties for average pay ($59,734).

The place in numbers

Riverside has 319,069 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of California. It covers 81 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,932 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6, 11% younger than the state median (33.6 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,914 a month (rent plus utilities), 6% below the state median ($1,914 against $2,036). Over a year that is 25.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $584,800, which is 6.4 times the median household income ($91,045); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 56.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (56.8% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area has 1,716,760 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,400 a year, 5% below the national median ($48,400 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (272,380 jobs, median $45,420); food preparation and serving related (170,120 jobs, median $39,790); office and administrative support (169,550 jobs, median $49,490). The area is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.8 times) and healthcare support (1.6 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($116,530) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($109,090). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Riverside County was 5.9%. 64.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Riverside County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 73.1% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 2.4% walk, 10.6% work from home. 23.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 23% above the state average (23.9% against 19.4%).

People and education

25.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the state share (25.7% against 37.1%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 17% below the state share (22.4% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 12.2%, about the same as the state rate (12.2% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 78°F (25.8°C), and the coolest is Dec at 50°F (10.0°C). About 289 mm (11 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (63 mm) and Jun the driest (1 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Jurupa Valley (6 miles, rent 9% lower); Moreno Valley (11 miles, rent 12% higher); Corona (11 miles, rent 16% higher); Rialto (12 miles, rent 8% lower). Rent differences are against Riverside; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Riverside

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What is the Material Handler job at Sunrun?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (energy and utilities) listed 8 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Riverside, CA.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Riverside is $1,914 a month and median household income $91,045 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

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Are there similar jobs?

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-10-31). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• U.S. Department of State, visas
• NASA POWER climatology
• GeoNames / Census Gazetteer (coordinates)