Materials Specialist

Stryker Group; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is hiring a Materials Specialist in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on moving products and materials efficiently with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and safety.

You will work with teammates and cross-functional partners to support customer needs, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and inventory finished products, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Pick, package, and ship finished products for customer orders with accurate, timely fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and related systems.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving to optimize space and product flow.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and leadership to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Maintain quality, labor, and training documentation and complete SLMS training on time.
• Adhere to FDA, OSHA, safety, and regulatory requirements and support continuous improvement with Lean 6S.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP experience

Shipping & receiving

Lean 6S

Quality documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

SLMS

Job description

Location: 5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Summary:

As the Materials Specialist, you will help ensure products and materials move efficiently through daily operations while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and safety. You’ll work closely with teammates and cross-functional partners to support customer needs, solve problems, and contribute to continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Receive, process, store, and maintain accurate inventory of finished products, supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with established warehouse procedures.
• Pick, prepare, dock, package, and ship finished products for allocated customer orders, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records using ERP and other computer systems to track incoming and outgoing products.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities while supporting efficient warehouse organization, space utilization, and product flow.
• Analyze, prepare, and repair products as needed, collaborating with engineers, technicians, peers, and leadership to resolve issues and identify process improvements.
• Maintain accurate quality, work-in-progress, test result, training, and labor documentation while completing required SLMS training on time.
• Follow established quality system procedures and adhere to applicable FDA, OSHA, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by incorporating Lean 6S principles and promptly reporting equipment, process, product quality, cost, or safety concerns to leadership.

What You Need:

Required:

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of manufacturing and/or warehouse experience

$28.75 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.