Job Title: Material Handler - Inventory Control

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler to manage and control finished goods inventory. You will facilitate the transfer of materials from manufacturing and receiving areas to warehouse locations, ensuring accurate and efficient order fulfillment. Additionally, you will monitor and segregate inventory, reconcile discrepancies, and support picking, packing, and shipping processes.

Responsibilities

• Transfer finished goods inventory from manufacturing and receiving to warehouse locations for order fulfillment.

• Monitor and segregate finished goods inventory that are placed on hold daily.

• Facilitate transfer requests to and from offsite storage by generating reports through ERP.

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies by investigating customer service inquiries and SFDC reports.

• Monitor and account for inventory in temporary transit locations to ensure proper inventory transfer is completed.

• Acquire and maintain a clear understanding of the technologies utilized in the company's products, parts, and services.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all departments contacted in the course of work.

• Interact with vendors and colleagues in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Customer Service, and Finance to reconcile inventory variances.

• Support picking, packing, and shipping of material for order fulfillment by using scanners or manual methods.

• Process orders using ERP, UPS Worldship, and FedEx Ship Manager software.

Essential Skills

• Experience in materials/inventory control, preferably in a scientific or chemistry-based manufacturing environment.

• Working computer literacy using ERP systems, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

• Knowledge of storekeeping and inventory control procedures.

• Proficiency in using ERP systems and shipping software (UPS Worldship, FedEx Ship Manager).

• Skill in operating forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being ensures a rewarding career experience.

Work Environment

This position has one opening with a shift from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 2.5 hours each day paid at a 5% shift differential rate. This is a contract role for at least 2 months, with a strong possibility of extension depending on business needs. The work environment includes working with ERP systems, and shipping software, and may require operating forklifts.

Job Type & Location

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

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.