Material Handler

Material Handler I

Location: San Diego, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 months
• Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 2nd shift 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM; overtime on an as-needed basis; weekend work voluntary and as-needed (not mandatory)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a warehouse material handler role supporting manufacturing operations in a medical device manufacturing environment with FDA-regulated SOPs and periodic audits. The position focuses on inbound receiving, inventory management, and material delivery to production, with limited to no outbound shipping responsibilities. Materials handled are temperature sensitive, and the facility operates multiple temperature zones including refrigerated, frozen, and deep-freeze areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, verify, and compare outgoing inventory against system-generated pick lists, customer sales orders, and purchase orders; perform all related computer transactions, including product returns.
• Pre-stage and accurately transfer raw materials, WIP, and other production materials into, within, and out of storage areas to support production and internal customers.
• Perform daily cycle counts, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and maintain accurate quality and inventory records.
• Receive all incoming materials and packages (including FedEx and UPS) in a timely and accurate manner and deliver them throughout the facility as required.
• Collaborate and communicate professionally with Planning, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and other departments to support smooth business operations.
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and effectively, including manual and motorized pallet jacks, forklifts, and electric carts.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage and work areas in compliance with all safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability and willingness to work in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment
• Comfort working across multiple temperature-controlled settings
• Willingness to train on and operate multiple types of powered industrial equipment
• No fear of heights some PIT equipment requires harnessing and elevation to high racking
• Ability to follow SOPs precisely and work under audit conditions
• Basic computer literacy for daily operations (ERP interaction, scanning, communication tools)

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience handling temperature-sensitive materials
• Experience in refrigerated, frozen, or deep-freeze warehouse environments
• Prior use of Oracle ERP system
• Experience operating multiple PIT types (stand-up forklifts, riders, pickers, swing reach, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing-support warehouses (medical device, diagnostics preferred)
• Experience working in multi-shift facilities
• Familiarity with mobile scanning devices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams

Required Experience

• No minimum years of experience required; green candidates considered if they demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, coachability, and professional demeanor
• Direct medical device or diagnostics industry experience is a strong advantage but not mandatory

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Warehouse environment within a medical device manufacturing facility
• Multiple temperature zones including refrigerated, frozen, and deep-freeze areas
• Materials handled are temperature sensitive
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds
• Operation of powered industrial equipment (PIT), including stand-up forklifts, riders, pickers, swing reach, and pallet jacks training provided on site regardless of prior skill level
• Some PIT equipment requires harnessing and elevation to high racking
• Overtime currently offered up to 1 hour per day for all employees (subject to change)
• PPE is mandatory and fully provided on site
• Composite or steel toe shoes required; vouchers provided
• Additional PPE provided as needed: gloves, sleeves, and eyewear for dry ice and cold handling

Important Notes

• One in-person onsite interview preferred; no phone screen required prior to onsite
• Closed-toe shoes are required for the interview candidates wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed into the facility
• Onsite interview allows candidates to see equipment and environment; process is intentionally two-way to ensure candidate comfort with role expectations
• Extension past the initial duration is possible and dependent on employee retention; the client will extend well-performing temporary employees if the role remains available
• Conversion to a full-time position is possible if a non-temporary employee vacates the position and the temporary employee is performing well

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading medical device manufacturing organization operating an FDA-regulated production facility in San Diego, CA, with a strong emphasis on quality standards, regulatory compliance (GMP and GDP), and diagnostic and treatment technology including a focus on women's health. The facility employs professionals across receiving, manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support functions, working within strictly controlled environments that include temperature-sensitive material handling and ERP-driven inventory operations.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.