Job Details

Warehouse Associate – Contract-to-Hire

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

A food and beverage company in Costa Mesa is looking for Warehouse Operations and Consultant to join their team for a contract role with the opportunity to be brought on full time. Our client is moving inventory from one warehouse to another and needs help with the project and creating new SOPs and doing large inventory audits for 70,000 sq ft warehouses. This contractor will work hands-on to restructure storage systems, implement labeling and inventory protocols, optimize product flow, and ensure the warehouse meets operational, safety, and food & beverage compliance standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in food, beverage, CPG, or manufacturing environments, who can quickly assess operational needs and execute a clear organizational strategy. The position is strictly focused on organization, layout, and workflow improvement, not general labor or forklift-heavy tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of warehouse experience
• Prior warehouse auditing and SOP expertise is required
• Hands-on experience with WMS systems (slotting, bin management, putaway logic, cycle counting).
• Strong understanding of physical warehouse layout, inventory flow, and operational process design.
• Experience with barcode systems, labeling, scanning equipment, and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to lift, move, and reorganize warehouse items safely and efficiently.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Food, beverage or CPG background
• Experience improving or standing up warehouse operations from the ground up.

Compensation: $19-$25/hr with potential flexibility based on experience. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.