Sorrento Valley - Material Handler - 1st Shift - $18/hr

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the receiving, staging, returning, shipping, storage, destruction, and inventory management of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. You will unpack and check material received against purchase orders or invoices, maintain records of received material, and reject unsatisfactory items according to procedural requirements. Additionally, you will pick and stage material for Production work orders, pack material for shipments, perform cycle counts, item verification, consolidation, and transfer of material. You will be responsible for adhering to good documentation practices defined by PCI.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tasks involved in receiving, staging, returning, shipping, storage, destruction, and inventory management.
• Unpack and check material received against purchase orders or invoices.
• Maintain records of received material and reject unsatisfactory items.
• Pick and stage material for Production work orders.
• Pack material for shipments.
• Perform cycle counts, item verification, consolidation, and transfer of material.
• Adhere to good documentation practices defined by PCI.

Essential Skills

• Experience with pallet jack operations.
• Proficiency in inventory management and shipping & receiving processes.
• Experience with ERP systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Smart Sheets.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Experience with RF scanners.
• Packaging, loading, material handling, inventory control, and stocking skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cold room environment (-20 degrees).
• Comfortable lifting weights up to 40 lbs independently.
• Self-starter with a drive to take on more responsibilities.
• Experience in roles requiring minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Current leads and supervisors all started as temporary employees. There are numerous growth opportunities within the company, including roles in quality, project management, warehouse lead positions, and several supervisor positions. Promotions often occur within the first 6 months, providing a clear path for career advancement.

Work Environment

The working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with sporadic overtime related to shipping activities. Overtime is voluntary, typically an hour during the week, and occasionally on Saturdays. The work environment includes cold rooms (-20 degrees), large freezers, and refrigerators. You will be required to handle shipments from the cooler, and appropriate attire such as jackets will be provided. The role involves lifting requirements of 20 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs independently. There is a possibility of future work being transferred to a new 106,000 square feet facility in Otay Mesa.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

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 Apr 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.