Material Handler II

About the role

The Materials Handler II plays a key role in supporting production and operational success by ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, movement, tracking, and delivery of materials throughout the facility. This position maintains inventory accuracy, performs inventory transactions, fulfills material requests, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support efficient material flow. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment to support operational and production needs.
• Safely operate company vehicles, including trucks, to transport materials between locations as required.
• Receive, inspect, stock, and replenish materials to ensure inventory accuracy and production readiness.
• Prepare and assemble material kits for production, service repair activities, and customer orders.
• Conduct daily cycle counts, record inventory transactions, and assist in researching and resolving inventory variances.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure the security, accountability, and proper control of materials and finished goods.
• Partner with Planners, Buyers, Production personnel, and other cross-functional teams to communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or process issues.
• Provide timely, professional support to internal customers by fulfilling material requests and resolving inquiries.
• Follow established safety, quality, and inventory control procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

Location: On-site, Wilmington, Massachusetts. Environment: This role is based in a dynamic manufacturing environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability are key to success. The facility can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy, requiring employees to stay focused while supporting operational priorities. Due to the nature of our products and manufacturing processes, employees may work around high-voltage and high-current equipment. Comprehensive safety procedures, training, and personal protective equipment are provided, and strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESD practices and procedures in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with the ability to accurately count and maintain inventory.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications.
• Strong teamwork and internal customer service orientation.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in materials handling, inventory control, warehousing, or manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory management systems or ERP software.
• Experience conducting cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pay

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $20.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Benefits

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for