Material Handler-Warehouse at Mattel in El Segundo, CA

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The Material Handler supports Facilities and Corporate Services operations across a 1,000,000 square foot corporate campus serving approximately 1,800 employees. This role is responsible for event setup and breakdown, office furniture moves, day porter services, and maintenance inspections across multiple campus locations.

The Material Handler plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and highly functional workplace environment, ensuring facilities operations and employee-facing services are delivered efficiently and professionally.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Facilities & Event Support

• Set up and break down event spaces, including tables, chairs, staging, equipment, and related materials.
• Support conference room and common area readiness to ensure professional presentation.
• Coordinate transport of materials, equipment, and supplies between multiple campus locations.
• Assist to Coordinate and execute internal office furniture moves and reconfigurations.

Day Porter & Campus Support

• Provide day porter services including light cleaning, supply replenishment, spill response, and maintaining common areas.
• Conduct routine campus inspections to identify cleanliness, safety, and maintenance concerns.
• Report facility issues promptly and assist with corrective actions as directed.

Material Handling

• Ensure proper handling of furniture, fixtures, and event equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use proper lifting techniques and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain clear pathways and safe material staging practices throughout campus.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in material handling, facilities support, corporate campus operations, hospitality services, or related field.
• Experience supporting event setup and office furniture moves preferred.
• Experience in a large corporate or multi-building campus environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of facilities operations and workplace services.
• Understanding of safe material handling practices.
• Familiarity with event setup logistics and space configurations.
• General knowledge of workplace safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic campus environment.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service mindset with professional demeanor.

Abilities

• Ability to safely lift and transport materials and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Facilities, Corporate Services, and external vendors.
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent service requests.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while interacting with employees at all levels.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on campus operational needs.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking throughout a 1,000,000 sq. ft. campus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to work indoors across multiple campus buildings.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy