Material Handler/ Warehouse/ Inventory Control/ Shipping and Receiving

Job Title: Material Handler
Location: Temecula, California
Work Schedule: 5:00 AM 1:30 PM or 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, depending on the assigned role
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 3 5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, storing materials in designated warehouse locations, and delivering materials to production and other departments in a timely manner. This role involves material movement, inventory transactions, cycle counting, and compliance with company quality standards, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, identify, and store incoming materials in designated warehouse locations using part numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and location information.

• Transport production and non-production materials to designated areas using carts, forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks, or other approved material-handling equipment.

• Perform weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and support inventory reconciliation.

• Complete inventory transactions in the appropriate inventory management system to accurately track material status and movement.

• Visually inspect incoming packages for damage and verify shipment details against packing slips, invoices, freight bills, and other shipping documentation.

• Identify and report discrepancies involving quantities, part numbers, lot numbers, damaged packages, or shipment documentation.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are stored and handled according to established procedures.

• Lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds, following applicable safety guidelines.

• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills to resolve routine material-handling and inventory issues.

• Support company initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory compliance.

• Follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable quality requirements.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and work environment.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with employees, customers, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 3 5 years of related material handling, warehouse, inventory control, or logistics experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory transactions.

• Ability to read and interpret part numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and shipping documentation.

• Ability to inspect incoming shipments and identify damaged or incorrect materials.

• Ability to lift packages weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to follow written procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SAP inventory management systems.

• Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.

• Familiarity with warehouse management and inventory tracking systems.

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, or other material-handling equipment.

• Valid forklift certification or license, if required for assigned warehouse duties.

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or quality-system environment.