Logistics Associate

Avispa; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

A leading electronic testing company in Santa Rosa, CA is hiring a Logistics Associate for a 24-month, onsite assignment. The role focuses on warehouse receiving, inventory management, and shipping while supporting safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, data entry, and maintaining databases. The position requires basic ERP/trade/logistics software familiarity, strong typing, and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds without assistance.
• Familiarity with warehousing best practices and methods is preferred.
• Experience operating material handling equipment and ERP/trade/logistics apps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse activities related to receiving, inventory management, and shipping, including unloading/loading incoming material, counting, verifying shipment accuracy, data entry, picking, packing, shipping, maintaining department databases, creating/updating reports, and filing, while moving material to service or inventory locations.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed, such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, carousels, walkie-stackers, Insta-Pak, and order pickers. Observe safety procedures and comply with quality, control, import/export requirements.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process, respond to requests with urgency, prioritize based on business need, and communicate with team members and management.
• Support and suggest alternative material handling processes, collaborate across sites on continuous improvement and LEAN waste-reduction initiatives, and participate in team meetings and daily goal reviews, providing root cause and corrective actions as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance as needed, and accurately report time worked in the time management system.

Skills

Typing speed 35 WPM

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data entry

Physical strength (lift 25 lbs)

Attention to safety and housekeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint)

ERP systems

Trade/logistics applications

Job description

• Worksite: Leading electronic testing company (Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Onsite)
• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

Logistics Associate 37790060

• Hourly pay: $20/hr
• Worksite: Leading electronic testing company (Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

A leading electronic testing company seeks a Logistics Associate to perform warehouse receiving, inventory management, and shipping activities while supporting safety, quality, and continuous improvement efforts.

Logistics Associate Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse activities related to receiving, inventory management, and shipping, including unloading/loading incoming material, counting, verifying shipment accuracy, data entry, picking, packing, shipping, maintaining department databases, creating/updating reports, and filing, while moving material to service or inventory locations.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed, such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, carousels, walkie-stackers, Insta-Pak, and order pickers. Observe good housekeeping and all safety procedures, and comply with company, state, federal, and international quality, business control, import, and export requirements.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process, respond to all requests with urgency, prioritize based on business need, elevate unclear questions to your lead or supervisor, and communicate effectively with team members, internal and external customers, and management.
• Support and suggest alternative material handling processes across departments based on production needs or staffing shortages, collaborate across sites with leads and supervisors on continuous improvement and LEAN waste-reduction initiatives, and take part in team meetings, review daily goals and metrics, and provide root cause and corrective actions as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance as a trainer, mentor, or buddy as needed, own your development through a value creation plan and required and optional internal trainings, and accurately report time worked in the time management system.

Logistics Associate Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds without assistance.
• Familiarity with warehousing best practices and methods is preferred.
• Experience operating material handling equipment is preferred.
• Previous material handling experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of LEAN methodologies or a track record of improving effectiveness and reducing waste in process steps is preferred.
• Experience with ERP and trade/logistics applications is preferred.
• Ability to travel to other sites for ad hoc support or projects, and work virtually.

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