Material Handler

About the Company

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

About the Role

As Material Handler, you will be responsible for the physical tasks involved in the receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. You will work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is critical. You will receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies required for efficient material flow through production/assembly areas.
• Cycle counting of stocked items.
• Accurately pull materials for kits required by manufacturing.
• Physically transfer material to assembly workstations, maintain bench stock, and handle completed assemblies between work areas or cost centers.
• Locate and transfer parts within the facility that may be required for completion of assemblies.
• Verify and maintain associated stock records, logs, shortage reports, and other documentation.
• Utilize small hand tools and may operate material handling equipment including forklift, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and the like.

Requirements

• Two years of hands-on material handling experience in a stocking-focused production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with storage bays, racking systems, following inventory control processes, and FIFO procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email, enter data, and navigate inventory or production software.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• 5S and LEAN Manufacturing experience.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite at our facility in San Diego, CA, five days a week from 6 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay

Salary Range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour.