Material Handler (Entry Level)

ascendclinical; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Ascend Clinical, LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Material Handler (Entry Level) to ensure accurate labeling and staging of orders on designated pallets. You will also enter FedEx and UPS data to prepare shipments, supporting daily logistics in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a clean California driver's license, familiarity with warehouse systems and RF scanners, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, college preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License with clean record
• Warehouse Management Systems or computerized inventory systems with RF technology (scanning guns)
• Must be able to physically bend, reach and lift up to 50 pounds
• Detail oriented and able to read and work with large product numbers
• Able to work efficiently and work well under stress and time pressures

Responsibilities

• Receive, count, stock items and record data manually or using a computer
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
• Pick orders for shipping
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
• Clean and maintain supplies, equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Determine proper storage methods, identification and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
• Interact with customers on orders, shipping and deliveries
• Cycle count support for inventory accuracy

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Stress management

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Job description

Material Handler (Entry Level)

Locations: Sunnyvale, CA

Why Ascend?

Ascend Clinical, LLC is one of the highest-volume clinical laboratories in the United States, processing millions of tests each month with advanced tools and technology. For over 30 years, we’ve set the standard for service and excellence in testing. What sets Ascend apart is our unique combination of clinical and healthcare water testing as we drive innovation across multiple areas of laboratory science. We’re growing rapidly and looking for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, embrace new challenges, and want to help shape what’s next.

As a Material Handler, you will be primarily focused on ensuring that orders are correctly labeled and staged on designated pallets. The Material Handler will also be entering data for FedEx and UPS in order to prepare orders for delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Receive, count, stock items and record data manually or using a computer
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Pick orders for shipping
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
• Clean and maintain supplies, equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Determine proper storage methods, identification and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
• Interact with customers on orders, shipping and deliveries
• Cycle count support for inventory accuracy

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, college preferred
• Valid California’s Driver’s License with clean record
• Warehouse Management Systems or computerized inventory systems with RF technology (scanning guns)
• Must be able to physically bend, reach and lift up to 50 pounds
• Detail oriented and able to read and work with large product numbers
• Able to work efficiently and work well under stress and time pressures

Benefits:

Ascend provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption leave) Retirement Benefits: Contributory pension plan and Savings Plan (401k).

Compensation

• $21-$24/hr
• Salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to individual competencies, education/professional certifications, experience and performance in the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran. Ascend Clinical, LLC is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment‑related matters on the basis of an individual’s qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.