Warehouse Operator (Must Have Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Exp)

About the Role

This is a 6-month contract position on W2 for a Medical Device Company in San Diego, CA. The role is entry-level and requires US Citizenship or Green Card status. The work schedule is 1st shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Sorts customer orders, picks products from inventory locations, verifies other associate product pulls, and prepares goods for final shipment in accordance with product temperature shipping requirements.
• Packs orders requiring dry ice refrigerant as directed.
• Processes daily outbound customer orders using automated carrier or manual shipping systems.
• Replenishes daily consumable shipping supplies (e.g., copier paper, foam boxes) in workstations, cold rooms, or warehouses.
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped, including Transfer Orders, Shipping Letters of Instructions, and Export Declarations.
• Picks up and delivers materials and components as directed; signs for received materials and verifies against packing slips.
• Applies product labeling for materials as required.
• Processes and delivers materials to appropriate personnel.
• Performs cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy within company-set goals.
• Maintains component inventories and integrity of paper and electronic records without direct supervision.
• Notifies Supervisor of damaged or mixed materials.
• Participates in required training on regulatory issues and reports compliance questions/issues to management.
• Assists in preparation of shipping documentation for domestic shipments as directed.
• Communicates daily progress and reports problem situations to the Team Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains shipping and warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• May operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.
• Maintains security programs for shipment processing.
• Provides accurate, timely, and courteous service to all customers.
• Follows Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures; participates in EH&S programs and notifies supervisors of hazardous conditions.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 0-2 years’ experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory control) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software packages.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

Familiarity with warehouse operations, inventory, SAP, or Microsoft Office is preferred and will set candidates apart.

Pay

$16–$20 per hour.