Warehouse Operator II

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $17.79/ hour - $22.24/ hour

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1

• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

This position supports Mesa's Calibration Solutions business. Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring, Dialysis, Gas Flow, Air Quality, and Torque Testing.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the activities to ensure proper physical and systematic control and accuracy of inventory into, within, and out of the Mesa operations at both a component and finished goods level. This position is responsible for accurate inventory control, fulfilling of work orders and transfer orders and general warehouse material movement.

Duties/Responsibilities

Work Order Fulfilling:

* Prepare, package, and deliver work orders as requested by Manufacturing leadership
* Fulfill shortages from work orders as material arrives via PO receipt process.
* Load trucks safely using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
* Verify accuracy of orders, quantities, and lot/serial information.

Receiving:

* Perform the below duties as a back-up/cross-trained resource
* Receive inbound materials, verifying accuracy against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
* Inspect incoming materials for damage, discrepancies, and quality requirements; escalate issues as needed.
* Enter receipts and inventory movements into ERP systems with high accuracy.
* Route received items to appropriate departments or storage locations.

Material Handling & General Warehouse Activities:

* Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse, staging areas, and storage locations.
* Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, scanners, and other equipment.
* Track and report inventory variances and support root-cause investigation.

Documentation & Compliance:

* Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation in compliance with company policies and ISO/quality standards.
* Follow all safety procedures and participate in ongoing safety programs.
* Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling (if applicable).

Team & Continuous Improvement:

* Support training and onboarding of new warehouse operators.
* Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Experience/Education

Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

* Experience with international shipments (commercial invoices, export documentation, customs requirements).
* Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar).
* 1-6 years of experience in a shipping/receiving or warehouse role in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor) and barcode scanners.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S principles.

Knowledge and Skillsets Required

* Operational Accuracy: Consistently meets quality and documentation standards.
* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in material handling equipment and ERP transactions.
* Reliability: Strong time management and dependability.
* Safety Mindset: Actively contributes to a safe working environment.
* Team Collaboration: Helps others and supports cross-functional communication.

Working Conditions

* Manufacturing and warehouse environment with moderate noise levels.
* Requires frequent lifting, bending, carrying, and operation of material handling equipment.
* May require overtime during peak production periods.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.