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Material Handler I

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San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Operations, Business Support, Computer Skills, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Retention, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Forklift, Genetics, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Java Swing, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Office Administration, Microsoft Outlook, Mobile Devices, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Restricted Materials, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
PAY RATE: ***/ hr
SHIFT HOURS: 1st shift (6:00am 2:30pm)

LOCATION: GCD1 Warehouse 10210 Genetic Center Drive

Role Environment & Scope
Warehouse material handler role supporting manufacturing operations
Medical device manufacturing environment with FDA-regulated SOPs and periodic audits
Focus on inbound receiving, inventory management, and material delivery to production
Limited to no outbound shipping responsibilities
Materials handled are temperature sensitive
Facility operates multiple temperature zones including refrigerated, frozen, and deep-freeze areas

Shift & Schedule
Standard shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (noted as 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM by manager, expectation remains early day shift)
Some limited flexibility for special circumstances, not guaranteed
Overtime:
Voluntary only
Typically up to 1 hour per day when offered

Weekend work:
Voluntary only
As-needed basis, not mandatory

Required Capabilities (Must Screen For)
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 / Pluses (Explicitly NOT deal breakers)
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

PPE / Dress Code (Interview-critical)
PPE is mandatory but fully provided on site
Composite or steel toe shoes required
Vouchers provided
Additional PPE provided as needed:
Gloves, sleeves, eyewear for dry ice and cold handling

Interview requirement:
Closed-toe shoes required
Candidates wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed into the facility

Interview Process
One in-person onsite interview preferred
No phone screen required prior to onsite
Onsite interview allows candidates to see equipment and environment
Process is intentionally two-way to ensure candidate comfort with role expectations

Resume Screening Signals
Positive Signals
Manufacturing warehouse experience (especially medical device or diagnostics)
Exposure to temperature-controlled material handling
PIT operation experience (any type)
Inventory management and inbound receiving experience
ERP usage listed (Oracle preferred but not required)
Evidence of SOP-driven or regulated environments
Stable work history with reasonable explanations for short-term roles

Red Flags
Multiple short job tenures over a short time span without explanation
Experience limited to industrial or non-relevant environments (e.g., pipe fitting, CNC machining) without transferable warehouse skills
No indication of comfort with structured, regulated environments
Signs of discomfort with physical or equipment-intensive work

Experience Level Guidance
No minimum years of experience required
Green candidates considered if they demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal skills
Coachability
Professional demeanor
Direct medical device or diagnostics industry experience is a strong advantage but not mandatory

INTERVIEW PROCESS: We will want to do a 30 min interview at location.
IS THERE A LIKELIHOOD OF AN EXTENSION PAST THE INITIAL DURATION: Yes, it depends on employee retention of our non-temp employees / *** employees. We only have the ability to convert if a non-temp employee vacates the position. If the temp employee is doing well past the initial duration, then we would like to extend them.

IS THERE A POSSIBILITY THE WORKER COULD BE TRANSITIONED TO AN *** FULL TIME EMPLOYEE: Yes, similar answer in the above response.

IS OVERTIME COMMON? Yes, currently we offer up to 1hr of Overtime per day for all employees. That may change in the future.

IS THE USE OF PIT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (forklifts or pallet jacks)? It is not required to get hired, but new employees will go through our *** PIT training regardless of skill level and be expected to use the equipment.


Summary of Duties and 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.

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