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Office Assistant
We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support a short-term Contract assignment in San Mateo, California within the security industry. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable with hands-on warehouse and clerical support, including organizing materials, scanning items, and keeping work areas orderly. The role requires strong attention to detail, a steady pace, and the ability to remain active throughout the day while assisting with inventory handling and pallet preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Sort and arrange warranty units in an organized manner to support efficient processing and staging.<br>• Scan barcodes accurately and record item information to maintain reliable tracking of materials.<br>• Move products onto pallets carefully while following established handling and safety practices.<br>• Assist with repositioning pallets to create workspace and improve floor organization as needed.<br>• Use a pallet jack to transport palletized materials when required and with prior experience.<br>• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and standing throughout the shift while completing assigned tasks.<br>• Support general data entry and basic administrative duties related to inventory and unit handling.<br>• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and productive work environment during the assignment.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in office support, data entry, inventory handling, or a similar position.<br>• Ability to lift and maneuver items weighing 25 pounds or more on a regular basis.<br>• Comfortable standing and walking for most of the workday while performing repetitive tasks.<br>• Experience with barcode scanning, data entry, and accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Familiarity with basic office tools, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email, and standard office equipment.<br>• Ability to organize materials effectively and manage tasks with strong attention to detail.<br>• Pallet jack experience is preferred, though not required for every candidate.<br>• Strong communication and customer service skills with a dependable and team-oriented approach.
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  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support a short-term Contract assignment in San Mateo, California within the security industry. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable with hands-on warehouse and clerical support, including organizing materials, scanning items, and keeping work areas orderly. The role requires strong attention to detail, a steady pace, and the ability to remain active throughout the day while assisting with inventory handling and pallet preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Sort and arrange warranty units in an organized manner to support efficient processing and staging.<br>• Scan barcodes accurately and record item information to maintain reliable tracking of materials.<br>• Move products onto pallets carefully while following established handling and safety practices.<br>• Assist with repositioning pallets to create workspace and improve floor organization as needed.<br>• Use a pallet jack to transport palletized materials when required and with prior experience.<br>• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and standing throughout the shift while completing assigned tasks.<br>• Support general data entry and basic administrative duties related to inventory and unit handling.<br>• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and productive work environment during the assignment.
  • 2026-06-20T00:00:00Z

Office Assistant Job in San Mateo, CA | Robert Half