Material Handler

Material Handler

Job Locations

US-CA-Huntington Beach

ID

2026-18188

Overview

The Material Handler - Remnant Inventory & Material Movement (2nd Shift) is responsible for the accurate, efficient, and timely transport of raw materials, test specimens, and finished goods throughout the facility. This includes maintaining organized and traceable remnant inventory, ensuring material availability to support production schedules, and operating material handling equipment safely. This role is key to ensuring smooth workflow and minimizing delays in testing operations.

1st Shift 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Compensation : $22.00-$24.00 / hour (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities

Track, organize, and properly store remnant materials in designated storage areas.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of remnant inventory using inventory management systems or ERP software.
• Identify, label, and log usable remnants for future production or machining use.
• Ensure material movements are executed in a timely manner to support testing and production timelines.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment safely and in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Assist in periodic cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Update inventory systems and documentation to reflect material movements, adjustments, and restocking.

Skills / Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks associated with material handling.

Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material handling equipment preferred (certification preferred where applicable).

Working knowledge of inventory control processes and material tracking.

Ability to prioritize tasks and support production timelines.

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Knowledge of and commitment to OSHA and workplace safety standards preferred.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.

Role requires regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.

Frequent use of material handling equipment and exposure to moving machinery.

Exposure to noise levels and temperature variations typical of an industrial setting.

Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following : age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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