Helpmates

Join Our Team — Urgently hiring Material Handler in Richmond!

Job Title: Material Handler

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a growing company? Join a trusted life sciences organization as a Material Handler in Richmond, CA, and make an impact every day. As a Material Handler, you’ll play a key role in supporting efficient distribution and all material handling functions essential to our operations. You’ll work closely with the logistics team to deliver results that make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Pre-packing and packing outbound shipments efficiently.
• Sorting, segregating, and staging outbound parcels for delivery.
• Stacking and loading pallets safely and securely.
• Preparing cold chain parcels with refrigerants for temperature-sensitive shipments.
• Labeling and marking outbound cartons to ensure accurate deliveries.

What You’ll Bring:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a warehouse or similar facility.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with applicable programs.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or related equipment.
• Self-motivation to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Basic problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
• The ability to prioritize and adapt to varying workloads.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Steel-toed work boots are required for safety.

Why Join Us in Richmond?

• Flexible hours that promote work-life balance.
• Competitive pay and great benefits.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences field.
• Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
• Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.
• Retirement plan options available.

Location & Schedule:

Ready to Take the Next Step?

• Build and assemble complex products following the latest engineering drawings and specifications.
• Install components such as screws, rivets, seals, wiring, upholstery, and various hardware.
• Mix and apply adhesives, edge fill, silicone sealant, and other materials per specifications.
• Cut, fit, bond, and fasten parts using tools like drills, riveters, and hand tools.
• Verify dimensions and install inserts, fittings, and other components accurately.
• Follow ECI installation procedures and engineering requirements.
• Maintain and repair production equipment and tools; report issues to the manager.
• Keep work orders and traceability records up to date.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Report defects to Quality Assurance and Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Move between workstations as needed and assist with loading/unloading parts.
• Organize tools and request parts from stockroom when necessary.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Support other production tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Our clients organization participates in more than a dozen community events across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties each April in support of partner agencies’ Earth Day celebrations. To support these efforts, we are seeking a Temporary Event Logistics Coordinator to assist the Government Affairs team with preparing, organizing, and tracking materials used at community events during the Earth Day season.

This role will focus on coordinating event supplies, supporting logistics, and ensuring all materials are prepared and accounted for before and after each event. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing inventory and event preparation tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize event materials and supplies in advance of Earth Day community events

• Pull, label, package, and stage promotional items, literature, tables, chairs, canopies, and other event materials for transportation

• Count and track promotional items and informational materials distributed at events to support basic reporting and analytics

• Coordinate pickup and drop-off of event supplies with transportation couriers

• Conduct pre-event quality checks to ensure all required materials are complete and in good condition

• Check in all supplies and equipment after each event to confirm items are returned and properly accounted for

• Document and report any missing, damaged, or low-inventory items

• Maintain simple inventory logs and checklists to support consistent event preparation and execution

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Ability to lift and move event materials and supplies as needed

• Prior experience supporting events, logistics, or inventory coordination is a plus

Additional Information

Job Title: Assembly Technician – Mobility Equipment (Wheelchair Assembly)

We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Assembly Technicians to join our team assembling special needs wheelchairs and mobility equipment. This is a hands-on assembly role working in a production environment using hand tools and following detailed instructions.

Candidates with furniture assembly, cabinet assembly, bicycle assembly, or other mechanical assembly experience are encouraged to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble special needs wheelchairs and mobility equipment according to written instructions and blueprints
• Use hand tools to assemble components and complete final builds
• Follow detailed work instructions and diagrams to ensure accuracy and quality
• Perform basic quality checks on finished assemblies
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining attention to detail

• Minimum 1 year of assembly experience
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints and follow assembly instructions
• Experience using hand tools
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Willing to learn and work with a sense of urgency

• Wheelchair or mobility equipment assembly
• Furniture or cabinet assembly
• Bicycle Assembly 
• Mechanical production assembly

Opportunity

If you are reliable, mechanically inclined, and enjoy hands-on assembly work, we encourage you to apply.

• Live Scan Background Screening required
• Must have a HS/Diploma and or GED
• Must be able to lift 35/lbs. (carts are provided to reduce the amount of carrying boxes)
• Must be able to Climb a ladder (up to 6FT high)
• Bending, Stooping, Reaching, lifting turning and twisting daily

• Tracking Files (Filed back/Withdrawn)
• Fast pace work environment
• Time management to ensure to meet all deadlines
• Document Prep, Scanning, sorting, or all mortgage files
• Sort documents by vendor in an Alpha Numeric Order
• Sort or Wet/Dry signatures
• File/Re-Box documents when completing required tasks
• Push/Pull and reach objects as needed to complete tasks given
• Manage multiple priorities and production deadlines
• Climb up and down ladders about 80% of job duties
• Training – Can be up to 1-2 weeks*

• Work cooperatively with team members and leads on the production line.
• Follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, and written/verbal instructions to install or rework electrical components.
• Understand and meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Use machine and hand tools safely and correctly when installing components.
• Use calibrated tools as required.
• Keep work area clean and reduce material waste.
• Ensure materials match approved work orders and drawings.
• Perform clean, safe, and code-compliant wiring.
• Splice wires, attach terminal caps, and connect electrical equipment.
• Install switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
• Report defects to quality assurance and engineering.
• Focus on first-time quality with every task.
• Prepare tools and materials before installation; clean up after work is completed.
• Assemble parts according to specifications.
• Perform acceptance testing (ATP) when required.
• Rotate to different production lines as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1 - 3 years of experience 
• Must be willing to work extended hours/or irregular hours may be required