Warehouse Organization & WMS Optimization Specialist

Warehouse Associate – Contract-to-Hire

Location : Costa Mesa, CA

Opportunity : Contract-to-hire with full-time conversion after project completion.

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM

A leading food and beverage company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Warehouse Optimization Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role supports a major warehouse reorganization project, moving inventory from one facility to another. The project is expected to run through December and may extend into January. Upon successful completion, the company aims to transition associates to full-time employment.

This position focuses on organization, layout, and workflow optimization —not general labor or forklift-heavy tasks. Ideal candidates have experience in food, beverage, CPG, or manufacturing environments and can quickly assess operational needs to implement effective organizational strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Organization & Physical Layout Optimization

• Conduct a full assessment of current warehouse layout, storage zones, bin systems, and product flow.
• Reorganize shelves, racks, bins, pick faces, and overstock zones to improve accessibility, efficiency, and safety.
• Implement systematic product slotting based on SKU velocity, case size, seasonality, and workflow requirements.
• Physically restructure zones (receiving, production staging, pick / pack, backstock, QA, and shipping).

WMS Alignment & Inventory Placement Planning

Labeling, Barcoding & Compliance

Inventory Accuracy, Audits & Process Improvement

Operational Workflow Optimization

Qualifications

Compensation : $19-22 / 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.