Material Handler | Carpinteria

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing company in Carpinteria is seeking a Material Handler to support first shift production operations. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a dependable warehouse, logistics, or production professional who enjoys keeping materials moving, supporting team efficiency, and contributing to a well-organized manufacturing environment.

As a Material Handler, you will help ensure production teams have the right materials at the right time to reduce downtime and keep daily operations on schedule. This role offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule, overtime opportunities, and the potential to build a long-term career with a supportive team. Candidates who value teamwork, hands-on work, strong leadership, and a positive production environment will find this opportunity a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver materials to production areas, assembly, and workstations to support daily manufacturing needs.
- Stage, replenish, and organize inventory throughout the facility to maintain efficient material flow.
- Support inventory accuracy through material tracking, transactions, and timely communication with warehouse and production teams.
- Help prevent production delays by ensuring teams have the materials needed to continue work without interruption.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas while following safety procedures and company guidelines.
- Coordinate priorities in a fast-paced production environment with attention to accuracy and urgency.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $20.19 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Status: Temp-to-Hire.
- Overtime and occasional Saturdays available .

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Deliver, stage, and replenish materials for production and assembly areas.
- Support inventory accuracy through material movement, tracking, and system transactions.
- Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to support daily workflow.
- Maintain safe, organized work areas while meeting production support needs.

- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, production, or material handling environments.
- Understanding of material flow, inventory control, and production support processes.
- Experience using an ERP system or Warehouse Management System .
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, or Just-in-Time replenishment.
- Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
- Experience identifying process improvements or operational efficiencies in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

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