**Material Handler - Sorrento Valley - $18/hr** **Job Description** The Material Handler is responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the receiving, staging, returning, shipping, storage, destruction, and inventory management of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. This role includes unpacking and checking material received against purchase orders or invoices, maintaining records of received material, and rejecting unsatisfactory items according to procedural requirements. Additionally, the Material Handler picks and stages material for production work orders, packs material for shipments, performs cycle counts, item verification, consolidation, and transfer of material, and adheres to good documentation practices defined by PCI. **Responsibilities** + Receive, stage, return, ship, store, destroy, and manage inventory of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. + Unpack and check material received against purchase orders or invoices. + Maintain records of received material and reject unsatisfactory items. + Pick and stage material for production work orders. + Pack material for shipments. + Perform cycle counts, item verification, consolidation, and transfer of material. + Adhere to good documentation practices defined by PCI. **Essential Skills** + Experience with pallet jacks. + Proficiency in inventory management and shipping & receiving. + Experience working with ERP systems. + Ability to work independently and as a self-starter. + Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Excel and Smart Sheets. + Experience with forklift operation and RF scanners. + Skills in packaging, loading, material handling, inventory control, and stocking. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience working in a cold room environment is a plus. + Good documentation practices (GDP) knowledge. + Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and up to 40 lbs. independently. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization. Current leads and supervisors started as temporary employees and have moved into various roles such as quality assurance, project management, and supervisory positions. Promotions often occur within the first six months. The company values hard work and ambition, providing a clear path for career development. **Work Environment** The work schedule is from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional overtime related to shipping activities. Overtime is voluntary, typically an hour during the week, and may include some Saturday work. The work environment includes cold rooms at -20 degrees, large freezers, and a large refrigerator room. Employees will handle shipments from the cooler and must be comfortable working in these conditions. Appropriate attire, such as jackets, is provided, and employees can step out of the cold environment as needed. The minimum lifting requirement is 20 lbs., with a maximum of 40 lbs. independently. The company has recently opened a new 106,000 square feet warehouse facility in Otay Mesa, and there may be potential future work transfers to this location. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025. **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.