Material Coordinator

Talentify; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Carlsbad, CA is hiring a Production Material Coordinator to help move materials for production work orders, resolve shortages, and support scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate material staging, ensure accurate movement records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of inventory management, material staging, and production scheduling experience.
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or similar industries preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing-related software.
• Intermediate Excel skills and good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material staging for production work orders.
• Ensure accurate and timely material movements transactions.
• Optimize use of team resources and tools.
• Resolve shortages and supply issues with cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance to Materials Management Specialists.
• Maintain safety, quality standards, and process documentation.
• Protect materials and follow corrective action protocols.
• Identify improvements in material movement and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with team members and internal customers.
• Participate in inter-team problem-solving.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Documentation practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

NOW HIRING: Production Material Coordinator

Job Description

Join us as a Materials Management Coordinator in Carlsbad, CA, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials in a team-based manufacturing environment. Our mission is to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through growth, innovation, and excellence. In this role, you will support shift and daily production schedules by coordinating timely material staging for production work orders, resolving material shortages, and optimizing team resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely material staging for production work orders.
• Ensure accurate and timely transactions of material movements.
• Optimize the use of team resources and tools.
• Resolve material shortages and supply issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance to Materials Management Specialists.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to quality standards and process documentation.
• Safeguard materials against loss and follow corrective action protocols.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities related to material movement, transaction execution, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with team members, internal customers, and partners.
• Participate in inter-team and interdepartmental problem-solving activities.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of relevant experience in inventory management, material staging, and production scheduling.
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or a similar industry preferred.
• Transactional experience with ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing-related computer software.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience with Good Documentation Practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Work Here?

Be part of an organization that values growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Enjoy a supportive work environment where teamwork and collaboration are key to success.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be entering and exiting cold/freezer rooms. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, talking, using hands to handle materials, and reaching with hands and arms. You may be required to stand for extended periods and work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Regularly lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting 45 pounds or more with assistance and/or equipment. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.