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Material Handler

Quantum Design
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Material Handler in our San Diego, CA location, you will be responsible for the physical tasks involved in the receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. You will work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is critical. In addition, you will receive general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies required for efficient material flow through production/assembly areas.
  • Cycle counting of stocked items
  • Accurately pull materials for kits required by manufacturing
  • Physically transfers material to assembly workstations, maintains bench stock and handles completed assemblies between work areas or cost centers.
  • Locates and transfer parts within the facility that may be required for completion of assemblies.
  • Verify and maintain associated stock records, logs, shortage reports and other documentation.
  • Utilize small hand tools and may operate material handling equipment including forklift, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and the like.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two years of hands-on material handling experience in a stocking focused production or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with storage bays, racking systems, following inventory control processes, and FIFO procedures.
  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email, enter data, and navigate inventory or production software.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • 5S and LEAN Manufacturing experience.

Additional Information

  • This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.
  • Salary Range: $20.50 - $29.50 hourly

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.

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