Position Title: Material Handler I
Work Location: San Diego, CA 92121
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 2nd shift (1:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
Overtime: As-needed basis
Weekend work: Voluntary only, on an as-needed basis, not mandatory
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position Summary:
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
 
Background & Context:
This role operates in a medical device manufacturing environment subject to FDA regulations and periodic audits. The warehouse supports production by managing temperature-sensitive materials across multiple climate-controlled zones.
 
Key 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.
 
Qualification & Experience:
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
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
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
 
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
Comfort working across multiple temperature-controlled settings including refrigerated, frozen, and deep-freeze areas.
Some PIT equipment requires harnessing and elevation to high racking.
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.
 
Additional Information (If Applicable):
Extension Likelihood: There is a likelihood of an extension past the initial duration.
Full-Time Conversion Possibility: Yes, similar to the extension response above.
Overtime Commonality: Yes, currently we offer up to 1hr of Overtime per day for all employees. That may change in the future.
PIT Equipment Requirement: It is not required to get hired, but new employees will go through our organization PIT training regardless of skill level and be expected to use the equipment. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. The pay rate for this position is $20.90/hr.