Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is located in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.) All roles are on-site Monday – Friday.

Summary

The Material Handler plays a critical role in the efficient and effective movement of materials throughout the production facility. Working closely with the production team, the Material Handler is responsible for ensuring that materials are properly received, stored, and distributed to support production schedules and maintain inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

Material Receipt and Inspection:

• Receive incoming materials and verify accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Inspect materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that materials are properly labeled and stored in designated locations.

Material Handling and Distribution:

• Prepare materials for production by staging, picking, and delivering materials to downstream departments in a timely manner.
• Weigh materials while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport materials within the facility.
• Follow proper handling procedures for hazardous materials and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Material Shipping and Reconciliation:

• Prepare materials for outbound shipments and verifying against bill of ladings.
• Load materials as needed.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management software/systems.
• Perform physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies to management.

Quality and Compliance:

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to material handling, storage, and documentation.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.

Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

none

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

Level 1

Beginner: Basic experience or knowledge in the subject matter. Requires significant guidance and supervision to perform tasks. In addition…

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team or alone.

Level 2

Intermediate: Good understanding and proficiency in the subject matter. Performs most tasks independently with occasional guidance. In addition…

Level 3

Advanced: High level of expertise and capability. Can work independently with minimal supervision. Often considered a subject matter authority or thought leader and can train others. In addition…

• 5+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory management systems such as SAPbyDesign and advanced computer skills especially in Microsoft Office.
• Valid forklift operator certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team or alone.
• Able to assist in training material handlers as needed.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in logistics or related field preferred.

Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in logistics or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and proficient computer skills.
• Valid forklift operator certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team or alone.

Skills/Abilities

• Organizational (ie. organizing tasks and prioritizing tasks in fast-paced environments.)
• Analyzing Information; read, understand and convert (ie. units of measure)
• Deadline-Oriented
• Data Entry Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Quality Orientated
• Ability to work as part of team or alone
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Multi-tasking skills
• Speak, read, and write workplace English
• Bilingual communication skills a plus

Work Environment

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary.

Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require talking, listening and grasping items. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up 50 pounds and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts. Must be able to stand for approximately 8 hours.

Materials in excess of 50 lbs. require special handling.

Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and drive projects to solution. Operate fork truck and other material handling equipment. Ability to climb on and off forklift repeatedly.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

Additional Information
The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $18.00 (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.