Material Handler II

The job

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Job description

Twist Bioscience is looking for a Material Handler II. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Customer Support, and Supply Chain teams to assure flawless execution in order fulfillment.

The Material Handler II performs the physical and administrative tasks involved in shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment, and supports logistics areas. This includes receiving and verifying incoming materials and supplies, preparing bills of lading and shipping manifests, routing shipments appropriately, moving material within the warehouse, distribution, and production facilities, and filling and preparing customer orders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare, QC, and ship finished goods according to SOPs, ensuring on-time and accurate shipments.
• Pack, ship, receive, and maintain inventory of product and raw materials, and fulfill customer orders.
• Handle received goods and process purchase orders that keep stock supplies and raw materials available for multiple labs across the company; examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory.
• Examine materials on an ongoing basis for correct lot numbers, quantities, expiration dates, and product damage; perform physical inventory and relocation and consolidation of stock.
• Book shipments, including international shipments, and prepare bills of lading and shipping manifests.
• Resolve problems with transportation carriers and internal colleagues.
• Assist with QA assessments for discrepancy reports related to material handling.
• Assist with material destruction to ensure efficient use of space.
• Maintain a highly organized work environment (5S) to support a smooth flow of material, system data, and documents during order fulfillment.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed, including electronic lifts, pallet jacks, and drum lifts.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with colleagues across the organization.
• Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements, and maintain and continuously improve the quality system by achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in roles where attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation are critical to success.
• Experience with order fulfillment (pick/pack/QC/ship); experience with custom products is ideal.
• Functional knowledge of international shipping, booking shipments, and inventory control.
• Clear and efficient communication skills.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with MRP/ERP software such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle.
• Ability to work in an ISO, GMP, and Lean Manufacturing environment and apply lean manufacturing concepts.
• Training in CAPA, HAZMAT, chemical hazards, forklift operation, and safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while performing duties around the corporate site.
• Must be able to work safely around chemicals and hazardous materials, using required PPE.

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Field: Operations and Management Sub-niche: Supply chain and logistics All jobs at Twist Bioscience Jobs in California Jobs in USA - South San Francisco, CA California state guide

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The state economy in brief

California is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 39,287,376 residents (the 1st largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.9. Its economy produced about $4,438,822 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 1st among states and DC, equal to $112,983 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 5.1% in 2026M09, which is 49th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.6% of employment, 37th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $58,240 a year ($28.00 an hour), 14% above the national median ($58,240 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in California are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (970,150 jobs, median $34,320); Fast Food and Counter Workers (449,840 jobs, median $42,280); Retail Salespersons (376,460 jobs, median $38,440); Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (355,500 jobs, median $44,710); Registered Nurses (338,940 jobs, median $140,270). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $353,900); Psychiatrists (median $353,500); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $313,890). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in farming, fishing, and forestry (4.1 times the national share of workers) and healthcare support (1.5 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are above the national average in California: the regional price parity is 110.7 against 100 for the whole country (51st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $2,036 a month and the median household income $99,122, so a year of rent equals 24.6% of income; the median home value is $734,700. The state minimum wage is $16.90 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 13.30%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.

People and commuting

27.0% of residents were born abroad and 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 65.7% drive alone, 2.9% use public transit and 17.2% work from home; 19.4% commute 45 minutes or more.

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FAQ

What is the Material Handler II job at Twist Bioscience?

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It was posted on 2026-11-02 (8 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

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• Job data: Twist Bioscience careers page public feed (listing dated 2026-11-02). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
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