Material Handler

Quantum Design, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Design is seeking a Material Handler in San Diego, CA to perform receiving, storing, and distributing materials and parts to support production. You will work in a semi-routine setup with guidance on new tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely material flow.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, pulling materials for manufacturing, moving items to assembly stations, and maintaining stock records. Proficiency with ERP and MS Office is preferred; onsite work schedule is 6 AM–2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on material handling experience in a stocking-focused production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with storage bays, racking systems, following inventory control processes, and FIFO procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use E-Mail, enter data, and navigate inventory or production software.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies required for efficient material flow through production/assembly areas.
• Cycle counting of stocked items
• Accurately pull materials for kits required by manufacturing
• Physically transfers material to assembly workstations, maintains bench stock and handles completed assemblies between work areas or cost centres.
• Locates and transfer parts within the facility that may be required for completion of assemblies.
• Verify and maintain associated stock records, logs, shortage reports and other documentation.
• Utilize small hand tools and may operate Material handling equipment including forklift, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and the like.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Quantum Design For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

Job Description:

The Opportunity As Material Handler, you will be responsible for the physical tasks involved in the receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. You will work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is critical. In addition, you will receive general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies required for efficient material flow through production/assembly areas.
• Cycle counting of stocked items
• Accurately pull materials for kits required by manufacturing
• Physically transfers material to assembly workstations, maintains bench stock and handles completed assemblies between work areas or cost centres.
• Locates and transfer parts within the facility that may be required for completion of assemblies.
• Verify and maintain associated stock records, logs, shortage reports and other documentation.
• Utilize small hand tools and may operate Material handling equipment including forklift, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and the like.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on material handling experience in a stocking focused production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with storage bays, racking systems, following inventory control processes, and FIFO procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use E-Mail, enter data, and navigate inventory or production software.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• 5S and LEAN Manufacturing experience.

Additional Information

This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week. Work Schedule: 6 AM - 2:30 PM Salary Range: $21.00 - $27.00, hourly

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.

At Quantum Design, we've driven technology, research and innovation forward for more than 40 years. As the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and global support teams. Our core values guide how we show up every day and shape the culture we create together. We earn trust through transparency and reliability, commit by bringing accountability and care to every interaction, and collaborate across departments and global offices to generate innovative solutions. We adapt with flexibility and resilience when challenges arise, and we make the quantum leap by staying curious, open-minded, and proactive in seeking opportunities for improvement. Together, these values form the foundation of who we are and how we work.