Senior Material Handler (Warehouse/Tues-Sat)

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® transforms patient care and accelerates new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into disease through advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data, and AI analytics. Guardant tests improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening, monitoring for recurrence, and treatment selection for advanced cancer.

About the role

The Senior Material Handler supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, moving, and shipping materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations through inventory control, ERP transactions, shipping and receiving, and continuous process improvement in a regulated environment.

This shift is Tuesday - Saturday with flexible hours between 6am-5pm Pacific Time.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials while resolving discrepancies.
• Perform ERP transactions for inventory management, manufacturing work orders, receiving, and inventory transfers.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations.
• Execute inventory transfers between warehouse locations, including quarantine and released inventory, while ensuring complete traceability.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through physical verification and system reconciliation.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including freight coordination and compliance with transportation requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and warehouse dock equipment.
• Maintain proper product identification, inventory rotation, and expiration date control.
• Support fulfillment activities by accurately picking, packing, and transferring materials.
• Perform physical and system inventory transfers for chamber moves, freezer defrosts, equipment maintenance, and storage relocations.
• Conduct daily inspections of freezers and warehouse equipment, reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
• Monitor warehouse storage capacity and help optimize inventory organization.
• Support warehouse organization through 5S/6S, Kanban, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other internal customers to support operational goals.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, CLIA, ISO, and company quality standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and ERP systems (Oracle preferred) to maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach while supporting daily warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 years of warehouse, inventory control, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions; Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing work orders and inventory management preferred.
• Shipping and receiving experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience working in an FDA, CLIA, or ISO regulated environment preferred.
• Current forklift certification or the ability to become certified.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Skills

Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: Employees within 50 miles of a Guardant facility are required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This role operates Tuesday - Saturday with flexible hours between 6am-5pm Pacific Time.

Pay

The annualized base salary range for this role in Redwood City, CA is $29 - $40 per hour. For other U.S. locations, the range is $25 - $34 per hour. In Colorado, the pay range is $26 - $36 per hour. Compensation is based on factors including geography, experience, education, skills, job duties, and business need.

Work Environment

Majority of work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.