Material Handler

Material Handler / Inventory Associate

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler / Inventory Associate to support warehouse, inventory, and production operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are accurately received, tracked, staged, and delivered to support manufacturing schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and working within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory reconciliation activities and annual physical inventory counts.
• Pick, stage, and issue materials to support production and manufacturing operations.
• Process material transfers, returns, and inventory transactions while maintaining accuracy and traceability.
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute incoming materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Support shipping, receiving, packaging, and general warehouse activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of warehouse, inventory, material handling, or related experience.
• Experience with shipping & receiving, inventory management, and material movement processes.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using computers, ERP systems, warehouse management software, and handheld scanners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting of materials.
• Ability to safely lift and move warehouse materials as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Material Handling
• Inventory Control
• Shipping & Receiving
• Packaging & Packing
• Production Support
• Warehouse Operations
• ERP/Warehouse Management Systems
• Cycle Counting & Inventory Reconciliation

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.