MATERIAL HANDLER

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate in Goleta, CA. You will load/unload materials, pick/pack, scan with RF handheld devices, and use WMS to track shipments while following 7S standards.

A safety-minded, team-oriented candidate is essential for this fast-paced role. Requirements include 1+ year in a warehouse, High School diploma, open schedule with overtime, and ability to pass ITAR-related background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Experience using RF handheld scanners.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Open schedule, including willingness to work overtime.
• Strong team communication and collaboration.
• Must meet ITAR compliance, pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material efficiently in a modern warehouse.
• Perform picking, packing, scanning, kitting, and cycle counting.
• Use handheld scanners and WMS to track shipments.
• Apply 7S methodology to maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Follow safety guidelines to protect yourself and coworkers.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scanners

Team communication

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Spherion Staffing is currently seeking a reliable, safety-minded Warehouse Associate to join a fast-paced logistics and distribution team in Goleta, CA. If you take pride in accuracy, thrive in an active team environment, and are looking for steady warehouse work with growth potential, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material efficiently within a modern warehouse and storage facility.
• Handle core warehouse duties including picking, packing, scanning, kitting, and cycle counting inventory.
• Utilize handheld barcode scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track shipments and product movements.
• Adhere strictly to the 7S methodology to ensure a clean, organized, and productive workspace.
• Uphold strict safety guidelines to protect yourself and your coworkers at all times.

Working hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Skills

• 1+ year of experience working in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Prior experience using RF or handheld barcode scanners.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Open schedule availability, including willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Positive, collaborative mindset with strong team communication skills.

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• Prior hands‑on experience operating material handling equipment.
• Due to the nature of the facility, candidates must be able to satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, complete a background check, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift items of various shapes, sizes, and weights safely.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, and pulling throughout an entire shift.
• Fine motor dexterity to handle, inspect, and feel tools or equipment.
• Ability to work comfortably in varying warehouse temperatures (both warm and cold environments).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodations

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Fair Chance Statements

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.