Material Handler

Location: San Diego CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; overtime on an as-needed basis; weekend work is voluntary and as-needed not mandatory
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a warehouse material handler role supporting manufacturing operations in a medical device manufacturing environment governed by FDA-regulated SOPs and subject to periodic audits. The position focuses on inbound receiving inventory management and material delivery to production with limited to no outbound shipping responsibilities. Materials handled are temperature sensitive and the facility operates multiple temperature zones including refrigerated frozen and deep-freeze areas.

• 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.

• 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)

• 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

• No minimum years of experience required; green candidates considered if they demonstrate strong interpersonal skills coachability and professional demeanor
• Direct medical device or diagnostics industry experience is a strong advantage but not mandatory

• Warehouse environment supporting manufacturing operations in a medical device facility
• Multiple temperature zones in use: refrigerated frozen and deep-freeze areas
• PPE is mandatory and fully provided on site
• Composite or steel-toe shoes are required; vouchers provided
• Additional PPE provided as needed: gloves sleeves and eyewear for dry ice and cold handling
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds
• PIT equipment operation required on the job all new employees complete company PIT training regardless of prior skill level
• Some PIT equipment requires harnessing and elevation to high racking
• Up to 1 hour of overtime per day currently offered for all employees

• Interview process: One in-person onsite interview preferred; no phone screen required prior to onsite. The onsite interview allows candidates to see equipment and the work environment and is intentionally two-way to ensure candidate comfort with role expectations. Interview duration is approximately 30 minutes.
• Interview dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required for the interview. Candidates wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed into the facility.
• Extension: There is a likelihood of extension past the initial duration depending on employee retention of permanent staff. Extension is possible if the temporary employee is performing well.
• Conversion: There is a possibility of transition to a full-time position if a permanent employee vacates the position and the temporary employee is performing well.

This client is a leading medical device manufacturer operating in a highly regulated FDA-compliant environment with facilities serving the diagnostics and womens health sectors. Employing professionals across manufacturing quality assurance receiving and technical support functions the organization maintains strict adherence to GMP and GDP standards across its on-site operations. The team includes roles such as receiving inspectors manufacturing technicians and quality assurance specialists who collaborate daily to meet the precision demands of diagnostic and treatment technology.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12948