Warehouse Specialist

IMI; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health plans available

401K plan with matching

Maternity and paternity leave

Career Development opportunities

Mental Health programs

Job summary

A global specialist engineering company is looking for a Warehouse Specialist in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The role involves handling orders, managing inventory systems, and ensuring workspace safety. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally 0-2 years of relevant warehouse experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits, including health plans and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced workflow.
• Must be safety-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle internal and customer orders.
• Maintain inventory systems.
• Ensure a safe and organized workspace.
• Prepare and distribute shop and customer orders.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Forklift and overhead cranes familiarity

Cycle count experience

Shipping & Receiving experience

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions and partners with customers to meet today’s demands and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

Role Overview

Warehouse Specialist – responsible for handling internal and customer orders, maintaining inventory systems, and ensuring a safe and organized workspace.

Location

On‑Site in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (relocating to Foothill Ranch in January 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes shop order materials for internal work centers.
• Prepares and distributes customer orders for the shipping department.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside the service facility for repair.
• Directs movement of shipments from the inspection department and receiving department to storage and work areas.
• Compiles records of unfilled orders.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Provides inventory reports to the purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains the inventory system under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Assists with stock checks and other interdepartmental requests.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift truck when necessary.
• Maintains a neat and orderly workstation.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Critical Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years warehouse experience and experience in related field preferred.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated working concepts of Lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a bonus.
• Familiarity with forklifts and overhead cranes is preferred, though training will be provided.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced workflow.
• Safety oriented.
• Cycle count experience.
• Proficient using a computer.
• Shipping & Receiving experience.
• Works well with others, and with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Overtime as needed at month‑end and some weekends depending on volume of work.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; bend, squat, reach with arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand from four (4) to seven (7) hours of the shift, as well as walk.
• Employee may occasionally lift 50 pounds (1/3 time) with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

$28‑30/hour. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low‑cost share.
• Best‑in‑class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• 14‑week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• 4‑week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays.
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program).
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform.
• Short & long‑term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price – no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific work conditions and physical requirements of this role.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Equal Opportunity

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.