Job Title: Materials Handler (1st Shift)

Shift -1st shift - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Duration - 6month Contract

Location-Simi Valley CA

Must Haves (Required)

Years of Experience (Required): 2+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with Materials and Parts Handling
• Proven experience in receiving, stocking, and distributing components, parts, and materials, with a strong understanding of aerospace handling protocols and material traceability.
• Familiarity with Inventory Management Systems
• Hands-on experience using inventory control software (such as SAP) for tracking, logging, and verifying materials, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Knowledge of Safety and Compliance Regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures, hazardous material handling, and regulatory compliance (such as FAA, AS9100, or ITAR requirements) relevant to aerospace environments.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Certification or Equipment Operation Experience
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery, with valid certification if required.
• Lean Manufacturing or 5S Knowledge
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, or continuous improvement processes to help optimize warehouse efficiency and organization.
• Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities, and experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams (such as quality control, production, and shipping/receiving).
  
  

Development Opportunities

Exposure to Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

Work closely with purchasing, production planning, or shipping/receiving teams, opening pathways to roles in supply chain coordination, logistics, or procurement.

Cross-Training on Specialized Product Lines

Gain expertise in handling materials for specific aerospace components (e.g., avionics, composite structures, engine parts), increasing versatility and product knowledge.

Target Companies: Aerospace companies and or manufacturing companies

Job Designation

The Materials Handler ensures proper and timely flow of all materials and products from arrival until stored or shipped, following established policies and procedures. Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment, while following policies, procedures and safety regulations.

Job Core Responsibilities

Receives, stocks, and disburses parts or materials, loads or unloads trucks, and disburses parts, materials and supplies to other team members as required

Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices

Maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items

Examines stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines

Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped

Demonstrates all safety policies and procedures

Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment

Demonstrates all safety policies and procedures

Other Responsibilities As Assigned

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education : A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications : Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field

Years Experience: 2 years or more of relevant experience

Skills

Ability to write, communicate and utilize math skills

Skilled in using powered industrial trucks, material handling equipment and small hand tools

Basic computer skills

Capable of operating within structured/supervised environment and follow written and oral instructions with little supervision?