Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler supports manufacturing operations by managing incoming raw materials and outgoing finished instruments from an offsite warehouse. This role focuses on accurate receiving, inventory control, and global shipping, using an ERP system to ensure all parts and products are correctly labeled, stored, and transferred. The position requires strong attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and the flexibility to take on new tasks as the needs of the warehouse and manufacturing teams evolve.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming packages from carriers such as UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and occasional palletized shipments, ensuring all deliveries are handled promptly and accurately.
• Break down pallets, remove packaging materials, and organize incoming goods for storage or further processing.
• Store raw materials and parts in the appropriate inventory locations, using carts and other warehouse equipment to move items safely and efficiently.
• Label all parts, materials, and finished goods accurately to ensure proper identification, traceability, and inventory control.
• Perform regular cycle counts once or twice per week to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies.
• Receive and review packing slips, verify materials against documentation, and report or resolve any discrepancies found.
• Use an ERP system (NetSuite) and Outlook email to document receiving activities, update inventory records, and communicate with other departments.
• Support manufacturing by preparing and staging raw materials for shipment from the offsite warehouse to the main manufacturing facility.
• Package, label, and ship instruments and materials to domestic and international destinations, following established shipping and receiving procedures.
• Handle interdepartmental transfers, ensuring materials move accurately and efficiently between different teams and locations.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, to safely move and organize materials.
• Work with cold storage materials when required, including handling dry ice and accessing cold rooms or minus 20C storage locations.
• Participate in inventory audits, including year-end inventory activities that may require overtime or weekend work.
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed, supporting a small team with a variety of warehouse and logistics operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling packages and palletized shipments.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to perform accurate counting and data entry for inventory and ERP records.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control activities such as receiving, storage, labeling, and cycle counts.
• Ability to receive and review packing slips, verify materials, and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, for managing inventory and transaction data.
• Comfort using email platforms such as Outlook for communication and coordination.
• Ability to operate basic warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and carts, safely and efficiently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in counting, labeling, and data entry.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks and adjust to changing job duties within a small team environment.
• Capability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekend work for inventory audits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cold chain operations, including working with cold rooms and minus 20C storage, is a plus.
• Familiarity with handling dry ice and materials requiring cold storage conditions.
• Background in instrument shipping or managing global shipments is beneficial.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or production environments from a warehouse or logistics role.
• Comfort working in a small, collaborative team where responsibilities may extend beyond a traditional job description.

Why Work Here?

This organization offers a stable, long-term opportunity in a company that demonstrates strong promise and growth potential. Employees join a small, supportive team where their contributions have a direct impact on manufacturing and operational success. The environment encourages flexibility, learning, and taking on new responsibilities, providing room for professional growth over time. With clear processes and evolving operations, this role suits individuals who value stability, development, and being part of a growing organization.

Work Environment

The role is based in an offsite warehouse that supports a manufacturing facility, with regular interaction between warehouse and production teams. The standard work schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of 12 hours of overtime per day, not exceeding 10 hours total in a day. While weekend work is not part of the current routine, it may be required for specific activities such as inventory audits, including mandatory year-end inventory work on January 2 and January 3, 2026. The environment includes cold storage areas, including minus 20C locations and cold rooms, and may involve working with dry ice and cold chain materials. Employees use an ERP system (NetSuite), Outlook email, pallet jacks, and standard warehouse equipment to perform daily tasks. The team is small and collaborative, and the work involves both physical activity and computer-based data entry in a structured warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.