Material Handler I – Distribution

Location: Fremont, CA | On-site | Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:45 pm with potential overtime

About the role

As a Material Handler I, you will play an essential role in ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped accurately while maintaining inventory integrity and cold chain compliance. Your work directly supports manufacturing operations and helps deliver life-saving diagnostic products to customers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, pick, stage, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Perform material movements using ERP/Warehouse systems and handheld scanners.
• Support cold chain operations by working in refrigerated (2–8°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments and handling temperature-sensitive products.
• Safely handle diagnostic reagents, chemicals, dry ice, and other regulated materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers (training and certification provided where applicable).
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, bin verification, and inventory reconciliation.
• Follow GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory procedures while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of warehouse experience required; training will be provided.
• Basic computer skills, including email and data entry.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to work in refrigerated (2–8°C) and freezer (-20°C) environments while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to safely handle dry ice, diagnostic reagents, chemicals, and other regulated materials following safety procedures.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Cleanroom compliance: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed.
• Willingness to work with hazardous/toxic materials and in environments with loud noises, strong odors, and various weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work overtime or flexible schedules based on business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, FDA, ISO, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences).

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and warehouse systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in temperature-controlled environments and safely handle regulated materials.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-related bonus eligibility.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount on company stock.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position in California is $15.08–$22.62.