Warehouse Associate I in Vista, California at Jif Pak Manufacturing LLC

Job Title: Material Handler / Warehouse Technician

Location: Vista, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

About Us: JifPak Manufacturing LLC., is a growing manufacturing company producing meat casings. We deliver high-quality products to customers nationwide and are committed to safety, continuous improvement, and on-time production.

We’re seeking a dependable Material Handler / Warehouse Technician to support production and shipping by receiving, staging and moving raw materials, components, and finished goods. This role ensures production lines are supplied on schedule, inventory is accurate, and the manufacturing floor remains organized and safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming raw materials and components; verify packing lists and PO quantities.
• Stage and deliver materials to production lines; assemble kits and replenish kanban/bin locations.
• Pick, pack, label, and stage finished goods for shipping per packing lists and quality requirements.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely; maintain certifications.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and help reconcile discrepancies in ERP.
• Document material movements, lot numbers, serial numbers, and nonconforming material per procedures.
• Support production changeovers and expedite urgent material requests.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse and production staging areas; follow all safety protocols.
• Assist with receiving inspections, basic quality checks, and return processing.

Qualifications:

• Must speak, read, and write English
• 2+ year experience in manufacturing/material handling preferred.
• Forklift experience
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and standing for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills; experience with ERP
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work on a production schedule.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow documented procedures and quality standards.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay $22.00–$25.00/hr depending on experience.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off.
• Overtime available during production peaks.