Distribution Control Associate

Distribution Control Associate for  Imaging in Goleta, CA. Contractor (pay-as-you-go). 100% Onsite. Marketplace Pay Rate: $20.42/hr. Contract expected Aug 10, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (143 days). Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST. New position to fill stockroom needs: shipping, receiving, and distribution of stock in Goleta, both internally and outbound. One onsite interview per candidate.

Summary: Distribution Control Associates are assigned daily tasks dependent on the needs within Shipping, Receiving, and Stockroom areas, as directed by the Distribution Control Manager. Associates are fully competent across all functional areas and able to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks.

Day-to-day: using hand trucks and pallet jacks; on your feet most of the day (bending, stooping, lifting); learning SAP and shipping software (DHL, FedEx, etc.).

Essential Functions:

- Receive incoming shipments: review packing lists, verify quantities, visually inspect packaging, process to Receiving Inspection

- Communicate concerns/issues to Purchasing, Receiving Inspection, the Distribution Control Manager, and external customers

- Receive material from Receiving Inspection and the Production floor; visually inspect and stock in proper locations

- Understand and transact all entries into SAP to achieve required accuracy

- Pick kits, replenish Kanbans, and perform cycle counts as instructed

- Assist in shipping products to external customers: pack per shipping instructions, pull units from finished goods/inventory, transact entries in SAP

- Participate in continuous improvement teams and projects

- Training on work instructions including Material Receiving (MWI-0006-REC), Receipt Storage & Handling, Replenishing Kanbans/Green Cards, Filling Kits, Cycle Counting, Shipping/Packaging Instructions, CE Stamping, and Finished Device Distribution

Requirements:

- Basic computer skills and ability to perform inventory transactions in SAP

- Ability to follow procedures and instructions

- Accurately count inventory parts and process paperwork

- Oral and written communication skills sufficient for the role

- Valid California driver's license

- Basic math skills

- Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (U.S. FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

- Regular attendance; ability to carry/lift up to 40 lbs; stand for long periods and walk frequently

Reporting location: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc., 1 S Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA 93117.