Now Hiring: Warehouse Support - Material Expediter
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Job Description**
The Expediter coordinates product and order flow across multiple manufacturing buildings to ensure that every order moves efficiently through the production process. This role combines significant time on the shop floor tracking parts and orders with desk-based work updating systems and schedules. The Expediter serves as a key link between production activities and planning, helping to identify priorities, resolve delays, and keep stakeholders informed of order status.
Responsibilities
Coordinate product and order flow across all three manufacturing buildings to support on-time production and delivery.
Participate in a daily morning meeting with the team to review production schedules, identify priority orders, and determine urgent needs.
Spend approximately 75% of the day on the shop floor tracking orders, parts, and materials throughout the manufacturing process.
Monitor the progress of each order on the shop floor and ensure products move smoothly through each production stage.
Identify potential delays or bottlenecks in the manufacturing process and communicate them promptly to manufacturing supervisors.
Work closely with manufacturing supervisors to coordinate the movement of products and adjust schedules based on real-time production conditions.
Schedule orders based on product requirements, capacity, and movement within the manufacturing floor to optimize workflow.
Spend approximately 25% of the day at a desk updating Excel documents and the ERP system with accurate order status and location information.
Maintain up-to-date records of inventory, order progress, and shipment planning within the ERP system.
Support inventory management by tracking materials and ensuring the right parts are available for production when needed.
Assist with scheduling and planning orders or shipments to meet customer and production timelines.
Perform data entry tasks related to inventory, shipping and receiving, and order status in the ERP system and other tools.
Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, production staff, and other internal stakeholders about order priorities and status updates.
Essential Skills
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with inventory management.
Experience using ERP systems in a production or inventory setting.
Experience scheduling and planning orders or shipments.
Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with supervisors and production teams.
Ability to work comfortably on the shop floor for the majority of the workday.
Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use business systems such as ERP platforms.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using Microsoft Excel for tracking orders, inventory, or production data.
Customer service experience, particularly in roles involving order coordination or communication with internal or external stakeholders.
Previous experience in roles involving expediting materials, production planning, or coordinating shipping and receiving activities.
Familiarity with data entry processes related to inventory, shipping, and production records.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills when managing multiple orders and priorities.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a stable weekday schedule with consistent hours and regular overtime, providing both predictability and the chance to increase earnings. You will play a central role in keeping production running smoothly, gaining valuable experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and manufacturing operations. The environment encourages hands-on involvement, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning across production, planning, and logistics. You will work closely with experienced supervisors and teams, building skills that are highly transferable within manufacturing and operations-focused careers.
Work Environment
This is a full-time role scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an expected 3 to 5 hours of overtime per week. Approximately 75% of the workday takes place on the manufacturing shop floor, where multiple pieces of equipment run continuously, creating a hot and very loud environment that requires comfort with industrial conditions and appropriate safety gear. The remaining 25% of the day is spent at a desk working on a computer, updating the ERP system and Excel documents. The role involves moving between three different buildings, interacting frequently with production staff and supervisors, and working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift based on real-time production needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vista,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
