Material Handler

About the role

The Materials Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of raw materials, components, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility. This role supports production and shipping operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, operating material handling equipment, and ensuring materials are available where and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive material from receipt into SAP to receiving inspection to storage.
• Issue manufacturing/WIP while maintaining traceability of all product-related materials.
• Use SAP/Excel to accomplish transactions needed to move components in the MRP system.
• Receive and inspect inbound materials.
• Verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documents.
• Store materials in designated locations following inventory control procedures.
• Interface with engineering, production, and purchasing to coordinate material movements.
• Comply with all documented procedures for inventory and material handling activities.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials required to meet production schedules.
• Identify and track material shortages and use the material shortage escalation process.
• Assist with kit pulls for work order pick lists.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, including material organization, issuing, stocking, monthly cycle counts, and yearly physical cycle counts.
• Resolve inventory-related issues such as material variances.
• File all paperwork, including the organization of work orders.
• Assist with returns to vendors.
• Assist with shipping of all materials, including hazardous shipping.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and warehouse efficiency.
• Follow all safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.

Requirements

• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• MRP software experience is required; SAP experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with inventory control.
• Experience in creating transaction form documents and process instructions is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) due to ITAR regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a required basis.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and fall protection when required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
• Collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology.