Material Handler

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles, distributes, and transfers material and equipment to maintain efficient material flow through the factory.
• Performs manual and routine administrative duties in receiving, packing, shipping, and warehousing.
• Physically transfers material utilizing handling equipment including forklifts, dollies, pallet handlers, and hand trucks.
• Serves as an active member of the team and meets requirements to ensure efficient operation of the shipping/receiving area.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma is required.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, maintain records, and use material measurement equipment.
• Two to three years of experience in a related shipping, receiving, stockroom, or warehouse environment.
• Experience handling customs issues associated with international shipments is a plus.
• Experience packaging material shipments and preparing appropriate paperwork is a plus.

Skills

• Secondary education is a plus.
• Must be customer-service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with employees at all levels.
• Able to work independently and under limited supervision.
• Able to read, understand, and speak English.
• Able to recognize and follow process specifications and safety rules.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned schedules.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience using ERP systems and WMS software is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office, warehouse, and manufacturing/factory environment.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires lifting of boxes weighing 30–40 lbs.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE): Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
  Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
  Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
  Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
  Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!