Materials Specialist: Inventory, Shipping & Lean 6S

Stryker Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Materials Specialist in San Jose, CA to move products and materials efficiently while upholding quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer needs and drive improvements.

The role focuses on accurate inventory, shipping, and record-keeping, with adherence to FDA/OSHA requirements and ongoing Lean 6S initiatives. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Standing/walking for long periods is required.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing and/or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stryker Group is seeking a Materials Specialist in San Jose, CA to move products and materials efficiently while upholding quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer needs and drive improvements.

The role focuses on accurate inventory, shipping, and record-keeping, with adherence to FDA/OSHA requirements and ongoing Lean 6S initiatives. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.