Expediter

Expeditor – Inventory Control & Production Support

Job Summary

This role supports daily production by keeping inventory accurate, organized, and available. The Expeditor works on the shop floor and in the stockroom to move materials, fix shortages, and keep production on schedule. This is a hands-on manufacturing role and is temporary with potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain stockroom and inventory locations
• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory issues
• Ensure materials are available and staged for production
• Expedite materials on the shop floor to prevent delays
• Monitor shortages and bottlenecks and escalate issues
• Track part status and job progress
• Enter inventory and material transactions in ERP/MRP
• Support purchasing, shipping, and receiving as needed
• Assist with Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory
• Support production scheduling and material movement

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–5 years of experience in inventory, expediting, or manufacturing support
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• ERP/MRP and basic Excel experience
• Ability to walk the shop floor daily
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable with hands-on, fast-paced work

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Simi Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Simi Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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