Warehouse Associate – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory (1st Shift)

Location: San Diego, CA 92123
Worksite: 4520 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: To be confirmed ($19–$20/hour listed in requisition materials)
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime as needed
Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material-handling operations at a manufacturing facility in San Diego, CA.

This position is responsible for picking customer orders, preparing domestic and international shipments, receiving incoming materials, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory records using an ERP system.

The ideal candidate has previous shipping and receiving or material-handling experience, strong organizational skills, and experience with SAP or Oracle data entry.

This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with potential conversion to permanent employment after approximately 3–6 months based on attendance, reliability, job performance, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Order Picking & Shipping

• Pick and prepare customer orders for shipment using ERP-generated pick lists.

• Verify materials and quantities against shipping documentation.

• Prepare outgoing shipments for domestic and international transportation.

• Package materials for air and ocean freight shipments.

• Palletize, band, box, and stretch-wrap products to ensure secure transportation.

• Organize and stage completed orders for shipment.

• Follow established shipping procedures to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.

Receiving & Material Handling

• Receive and unload incoming deliveries.

• Operate a forklift to load outgoing shipments and unload incoming materials.

• Break down incoming packaging and organize received materials.

• Store raw materials in designated warehouse locations.

• Move materials throughout the warehouse as needed.

• Maintain accurate material handling and inventory procedures.

Inventory & ERP Systems

• Use ERP-generated pick lists to identify and locate materials.

• Perform data entry and warehouse transactions using SAP or Oracle systems.

• Maintain accurate records of materials and warehouse activities.

• Follow established procedures for inventory movement and documentation.

• Report discrepancies or inventory concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Warehouse Operations & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

• Remove packaging materials and other warehouse debris.

• Empty waste receptacles at production work centers.

• Operate compacting equipment as assigned.

• Maintain orderly storage areas and workstations.

• Assist with additional warehouse activities and special projects as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all departmental and warehouse safety procedures.

• Adhere to industrial truck and forklift safety requirements.

• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Follow established material-handling and equipment operating procedures.

• Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns.

• Support a safe and productive working environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or material handling.

• Experience with SAP or Oracle data entry.

• Strong reading, writing, and basic math skills.

• Ability to read and follow warehouse pick lists and shipping instructions.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Willingness to perform a variety of warehouse and material-handling duties.

• Flexibility to work overtime based on business needs.

• Ability to work the required Monday–Friday schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience.

• Experience preparing air and ocean freight shipments.

• Experience with palletizing, banding, boxing, and stretch wrapping.

• Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes.

• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution facility.

Equipment & Systems

• SAP or Oracle ERP systems

• Forklifts

• Palletizing and packaging equipment

• Banding and stretch-wrapping materials

• Warehouse compacting equipment

• Standard warehouse and material-handling equipment

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

7:30 AM–4:00 PM

• 30-minute lunch break

• 40 hours per week

• Overtime may be required based on business needs

• Onsite position in San Diego, CA

Safety Equipment

The company provides required personal protective equipment, including:

• Safety shoes

• High-visibility vest

• Safety glasses

• Other required PPE

Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity

This position offers the potential to transition into permanent employment after approximately 3–6 months, based on:

• Consistent attendance

• Reliability

• Job performance

• Business needs

Permanent employment is not guaranteed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced warehouse professional who is comfortable performing shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling duties in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates with backgrounds in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control, material handling, order fulfillment, or warehouse ERP systems are encouraged to apply.

Strong attention to detail, dependability, SAP or Oracle experience, and the ability to work independently are important for success in this position.