Material Handler

Contract

Temp to Hire

Milpitas, Cc

Pay up to $25/hr depending on experience

Material Handler – Receiving, Shipping & Kitting

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Material Handler to support warehouse, receiving, shipping, inventory, and production kitting operations. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, organizing, and distributing materials, components, and supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.

The ideal candidate has material handling experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with warehouse personnel, production teams, quality, engineering, suppliers, and carriers. Previous forklift experience, particularly with a stand-up reach forklift, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, parts, supplies, and equipment; verify quantities, identification, and completeness against accompanying documentation.
• Sort, count, inspect, and organize incoming materials, raw components, finished goods, subassemblies, and other inventory.
• Store materials appropriately and issue components, supplies, and parts from stock as needed.
• Prepare and distribute material kits for production departments, verifying quantities and documenting shortages or discrepancies.
• Support shipping operations by preparing and shipping products, materials, and other items as required.
• Coordinate deliveries and pickups to and from customer or supplier locations when needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inventory records, activity reports, shortage documentation, and other required data entries.
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, back orders, and inventory status reports to help ensure materials are available for production.
• Follow established procedures and requirements for electrostatic discharge (ESD), moisture-sensitive devices (MSD/MSL), and raw component handling.
• Follow engineering instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training requirements, and customer requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, customers, carriers, and trucking companies to support daily operations.
• Maintain an organized work area and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as needed to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or at least two years of material handling experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous material handling, warehouse, receiving, shipping, or inventory experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred, especially with a stand-up reach forklift.
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive materials, moisture-sensitive components, or raw electronic components is beneficial.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills and the ability to identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, diagrams, schedules, and established procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Availability to work the required schedule and overtime when necessary.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle materials, panels, boards, and components with accuracy and dexterity.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and communicate effectively with coworkers and other personnel.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in accordance with applicable safety procedures and operational requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information

The Material Handler reports to the Warehouse/Logistics Supervisor and performs duties based on training, experience, and skill level. Responsibilities may vary depending on operational needs across receiving, shipping, inventory management, and production support.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

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