Material Handler - Sorrento Valley - $22/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler

Sorrento Valley - $22/hr - First Shift

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for all shipping, receiving, and stockroom activities, including both manual and clerical tasks. This role ensures accurate processing of materials and equipment, supports the smooth flow of inventory through the facility, and works closely with internal teams to track and deliver products to end customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all shipping duties, including proper packaging of materials and equipment to meet domestic and international requirements.
• Prepare and process shipping documents, including pro forma invoices for shipments outside of the United States.
• Operate UPS shipping equipment and systems to process outgoing shipments.
• Coordinate with freight services and shippers to schedule and confirm pick-ups.
• Work closely with sales departments to track shipments and ensure timely delivery to end customers.
• Receive all deliveries and accurately post data into the MRP system in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify shipment contents by counting and inspecting parts to ensure the correct manufacturer part number and description per purchase order.
• Generate Material Discrepancy Reports for all non-conforming parts or materials and communicate issues as needed.
• Perform stockroom duties, including manual and clerical tasks related to kitting subassemblies and finished goods.
• Monitor the stockroom door and control access to inventory areas.
• Conduct daily cycle counting to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform inventory put-up activities, including organizing and storing materials in designated locations.
• Pull kits for production, ensuring all required components are available and correctly assembled.
• Troubleshoot inventory and material flow issues and collaborate with various departments to maintain smooth product movement throughout the facility.
• Complete data entry tasks related to inventory, shipping, and receiving activities in the computerized inventory control system.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a material handler or shipping clerk in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a computerized inventory control system.
• Hands-on experience with inventory handling, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Proficiency in stockroom operations, including kitting and inventory organization.
• Ability to perform accurate packing, loading, and material handling tasks.
• Experience conducting cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with freight services such as trucking, air, and consolidators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience understanding requirements for foreign and domestic shipments, including paperwork and packaging standards.
• Familiarity with MRP systems for posting and tracking inventory data.
• Ability to operate UPS shipping equipment and related software.
• Experience generating discrepancy reports or similar documentation for non-conforming materials.
• Comfort working in an electronics manufacturing environment with structured procedures and controls.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, close-knit team where each person is known and valued, not treated as a number. The role begins as a contract-to-hire opportunity, reflecting a strong commitment to finding someone who will grow with the team for the long term. You can expect a supportive environment, stable hours, and the chance to build lasting relationships with colleagues who are motivated and dedicated to shared success.

Work Environment

This position is based in an electronics manufacturing setting with an active stockroom and shipping/receiving area. The regular shift runs Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime on weekends when needed, typically at month-end to support inventory close activities. The role involves working with MRP and computerized inventory systems, UPS shipping equipment, and coordinating with freight services. The environment is structured and process-driven, focused on accurate inventory control and efficient material flow.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.