Material Handler/Inventory Control

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Salary: $18.42hr to start

Material Handler/Inventory Control
Chatsworth, CA
Full time - Temp to hire
Monday thru Friday – 7:15am to 4:15pm
$18.42hr to start.

A leading company providing the medical industry with high-quality, cost-effective surgical, procedural, and examination lighting is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Material Handler / Inventory Control professional to join its team in Chatsworth.

Summary: The Material Handler / Inventory Control person will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, organizing and storing materials in designated locations, and ensuring the timely distribution of inventory to employees, production workstations, and outside processing vendors. This position will also provide support to the Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Shipping Departments to ensure efficient warehouse and inventory operations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring materials are properly identified, organized, and stored correctly.
• Distribute materials and inventory to employees, production workstations, and outside processing vendors.
• Ensure all stock is stored in the appropriate locations and maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Monitor, maintain, and report physical inventory counts and material locations to the Warehouse Manager.
• Fulfill inventory and material requests from various departments and coordinate the timely delivery of materials.
• Assist the Purchasing Department with routine purchasing activities, purchase order processing, and vendors.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve warehouse safety, inventory accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• Support Production, Quality, and Shipping Departments with material handling and inventory-related tasks.
• Pull and organize production Travelers and ensure materials are available for scheduled production activities.
• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory audits.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Manager or General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or inventory control preferred.
• Basic understanding of inventory management, stockroom organization, and material distribution.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory counts and records.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory management and purchasing systems.
• Forklift experience preferred; must be willing and able to operate a forklift after receiving proper training.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety, accuracy, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

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