Material Handler - 1st Shift

• Material Handler
• Biotech Start Up Company
• 1st Shift
• $23/hr
• 25/hr
• Job Description
• The material handler will support the team with shipping and receiving duties, picking items for the manufacturing team, and adhering to standard operating procedures related to packaging equipment in cold rooms and freezers.

The role involves performing tasks in Microsoft Excel, coordinating scheduled shipping pickups with FedEx, and collaborating with FedEx representatives. Additionally, the material handler will liaise with the manufacturing team to review batch records, locate inventory items, and pull them for the manufacturing floor. The individual will work within QMS systems and handle a variety of physical tasks, including moving racks, freezers, and carts to make room for new inventory.

• Responsibilities
• + Assist with shipping and receiving duties.

+ Pick items for the manufacturing team. + Follow standard operating procedures for packaging equipment in cold rooms and freezers. + Perform data entry tasks using Microsoft Excel. + Coordinate scheduled shipping pickups with FedEx and liaise with FedEx representatives. + Review batch records and find inventory items for the manufacturing floor. + Operate within QMS systems. + Move racks, freezers, and carts to create space for new inventory.

• Essential Skills
• + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Proficiency in inventory management and packing. + Familiarity with Kanban and cold chain SOPs. + Competence in using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. + Experience with FedEx shipping and meticulous record-keeping. + Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack. + Knowledge of international shipping and packaging.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + International shipping experience is desirable. + Experience with stock room organization and reorganization.
• Why Work Here?
• Join a small, dynamic biotech startup where you will know everyone you work with, including potential check-ins from the CEO and PhD scientists. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Work Environment
• The material handler will work Monday to Friday, from 7am to 3:30pm, with occasional overtime.

The position requires flexibility and a willingness to undertake any task, with a commitment to maintaining a positive attitude. The role involves consistent lifting of 50 pounds and requires a proactive approach to finding work during slower periods. The job demands significant physical activity in a busy warehouse setting.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $23.00
• $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Jun 10, 2026.
• 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.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.