Material Handler

PDS Tech Commercial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Material Handler in Torrance, CA. This role supports daily machine shop activities by coordinating data, ensuring operators have the necessary tooling, and keeping the tool crib organized to maintain smooth production flow.

You will participate in continuous improvement efforts (5S/Kaizen), maintain accurate data records, and collaborate with a manufacturing team to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort with data and basic computer tasks.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive teamwork.
• Willingness to learn new processes and tools.
• Experience in material handling, inventory control, or warehousing.
• Familiarity with tool cribs and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow by coordinating data for daily machine shop activities.
• Manage the tool crib, keeping tools organized and stocked.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Data entry

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing experience

5S/Kaizen knowledge

Tool crib handling

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Keep Production Moving as a Material Handler

Location: Torrance, CA | Payrate: $27 - $29 DOE | Schedule: 6AM - 1430PM

Are you organized, dependable, and ready to play a hands-on role in aerospace manufacturing? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace parts manufacturing industry to find a motivated Material Handler who will help keep machine shop operations running efficiently by ensuring operators have the tools and materials they need to succeed.

If you enjoy staying organized, working with a team, using technology, and contributing to continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support Daily Workflow: Partner with the Workflow Specialist to collect and organize data used to plan daily machine shop activities.

• Manage the Tool Crib: Keep tools organized, stocked, and readily available for production needs.

• Equip Operators for Success: Gather and deliver the necessary tooling to help machine operators complete their jobs efficiently.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Participate in 5S projects and Kaizen events to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and productivity.

• Maintain Accurate Data: Collect, enter, and organize information using computer systems and other tracking tools.

• Keep Operations Moving: Monitor tooling needs, maintain organized work areas, and collaborate with team members to support production schedules.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Basic computer proficiency and comfort working with data.

• A strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn new processes, tools, and systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

• Experience in material handling, inventory control, warehousing, or manufacturing.

• Familiarity with tool cribs, machine shop operations, or production support.

• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement practices.

• Experience collecting production data or supporting workflow planning.

Why Join Us?

Be part of the team that keeps aerospace manufacturing moving forward.

• Make a real impact: Help ensure production teams have the tools and resources they need to meet daily goals.

• Build valuable skills: Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, inventory organization, and workflow planning.

• Contribute ideas: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that make the workplace safer and more efficient.

• Work as a team: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a quality-focused aerospace environment.

Pay Details: $27.00 to $29.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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