Material Coordinator

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay rate: $30-35/hr 

Position Summary

The Material Coordinator is responsible for the safe receipt, handling, movement, storage, tracking, documentation, and shipment of materials across laboratory, warehouse, and operational environments. This role serves as a key liaison between engineering, lab operations, logistics, shipping/receiving, suppliers, and project teams to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in material handling, inventory control, documentation management, and forklift operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, organize, and store incoming materials and equipment.
  

• Coordinate the movement of materials between laboratory, warehouse, and operational areas.
  

• Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking systems.
  

• Ensure proper documentation of material transactions, shipments, and receipts.
  

• Prepare and process outbound shipments, including packaging and shipping documentation.
  

• Work closely with engineering, operations, logistics, suppliers, and project teams to support material requirements.
  

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material shortages or discrepancies.
  

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  

• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory management and material flow.
  

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in material coordination, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related field.
  

• Forklift operation experience and ability to safely handle materials and equipment.
  

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  

• Experience with inventory tracking systems and material management processes.
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory management systems preferred.
  

• Ability to lift and move materials as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, or technical operations.
  

• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
  

• Familiarity with inventory control best practices and process improvement initiatives.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working across teams to ensure efficient material flow and inventory accuracy, we encourage you to apply.

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