Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Move materials, parts, assemblies, and hardware between work centers, inventory locations, and production areas.
• Support timely movement of hardware through manufacturing operations and coordinate transfer of completed assemblies to downstream operations.
• Stage materials for upcoming production work orders and deliver kits to manufacturing areas based on production priorities.
• Support kit verification, replenishment, and return of excess or unused materials to inventory.
• Perform inventory transactions in ERP/MES systems and maintain accurate material location records.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.
• Replenish lineside and point‑of‑use inventory, respond to urgent material requests, and help identify missing or misplaced materials.
• Maintain organized inventory storage locations and ensure proper material identification and labeling.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and warehouse efficiency, support new process implementations, and participate in inventory accuracy and material control initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or material handling environments. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent practical experience in Business, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and other related inventory equipment.
• Experience with serialized/lot-controlled inventory, production control, and planning.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word, is essential.
• Experience handling high-tech electronic products and materials sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• A solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), planning principles, and related reporting tools.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is necessary.
• The ability to interact effectively with internal customers from various departments is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional disciplines, with a self-starter attitude and the ability to drive positive outcomes in ill-defined problems or processes

• Flexibility to work various shifts including overtime and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted and perform physical activities including lifting, standing, climbing, bending, and walking for up to 75% of the shift time