Material Handler – 1st & 2nd shifts

McKenna Labs Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

McKenna Labs Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to manage receipt, storage, movement, staging of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in a GMP-compliant contract manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, updating ERP/WMS records, FIFO/FEFO storage, supporting production lines, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety and traceability. The role requires forklift certification or ability to obtain it and on-site work with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience with powered industrial equipment.
• Experience using inventory management systems and ERP accuracy.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Verify shipments against POs and packing slips.
• Enter inventory transactions into ERP/WMS systems.
• Store materials using FIFO/FEFO methods.
• Move materials to production lines and stage for use.
• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment safely.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management systems

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deacom

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, staging of raw materials, packaging components, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods within a contract manufacturing facility producing personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products. This role ensures materials and finished goods are handled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out responsibilities in compliance with company policies, work procedures, and federal, state and local laws. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and health and safety rules and regulations.
• Receive incoming raw materials, packaging components, and supplies
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation
• Inspect materials for damage and report discrepancies to appropriate personnel
• Accurately enter inventory transactions into ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations following FIFO/FEFO inventory practice
• Pick, stage, and deliver raw materials and packaging materials to production lines according to production schedule
• Transport materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Return unused materials from production and reconcile inventory transactions
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, and traceability of materials and products
• Move finished goods from production areas to warehouse storage locations
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring product integrity and shipment accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Follow GMP, SOP, OSHA, personal care and over-the counter (OTC) manufacturing standards, and company policies
• Assist with investigations and inventory discrepancy resolution as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations and inventory control
• Assist with connecting lines to totes that feed filling equipment
• Remove unused product from totes and arena totes then transfer to appropriate container for storage
• Remove rejected and/or unused pallets from production floor and transfer them to the appropriate area for disposal or storage
• Gather corrugate waste and disposes it in the recycling bin
• Perform tasks with safety in mind for self and others

Requirements

To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and inventory transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience using ERP systems such as Deacom, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of GMP, inventory control, and lot traceability requirements
• Ability to apply judgment and understanding to carry out instructions provided in written and verbal format
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact
• Must be able to work onsite and support flexible shifts and overtime as production requires

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an active manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fragrances, dust, noise, varying temperatures and humidity, moving mechanical equipment, and periods of cold and high heat temperatures.
• Required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, and use hands and arms for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and assist with the safe movement of drums, totes, and pallets using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Required to wear all assigned PPE, which may include safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, gloves, hairnets, beard covers, lab coats or smocks, slip‑restricted footwear, and respiratory protection where required.

The compensation range for this role is $19.00 – $26.50 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each individual to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full‑time team members, includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits.

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience and workplace for our teams – no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.