Senior Material Handler

Woojin IS America (WISA) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Material Handler to support material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, and production activities for our rail projects.

This position requires a high level of ownership and accuracy in managing the receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment. The successful candidate will independently maintain inventory records, investigate discrepancies, coordinate material availability with production teams, and ensure materials and tools are properly controlled and readily available to support project schedules.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in warehouse and inventory operations, strong computer and inventory system skills, and demonstrated proficiency in forklift operation. Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, construction, or rail-related environments is highly desirable.

• Manage the receiving, inspection, verification, and documentation of incoming materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and shipping records.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, recorded, and stored in designated locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in the company's ERP or inventory management system, including receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and proactively communicate material availability issues to purchasing, project management, and production teams.
• Maintain appropriate material traceability and documentation to support project requirements and internal controls.

• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to designated production areas according to work orders, production schedules, and project priorities.
• Coordinate with production personnel to ensure materials are available when needed and minimize delays caused by material shortages or misallocation.
• Identify and resolve material handling issues, including incorrect quantities, damaged materials, and discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
• Assist with shipping, packaging, loading, and preparation of required shipping documentation.

• Manage the issuance and return of tools and equipment to employees, maintaining accurate check-in/check-out records.
• Maintain organized tool storage areas and ensure tools are properly identified, accounted for, and readily available for production activities.
• Perform periodic tool inventory counts and audits; investigate missing, lost, or damaged tools and report findings to management.
• Coordinate tool availability and distribution based on production requirements.

• Operate forklifts and other authorized material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain an organized warehouse, storage area, and material staging environment.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, inventory control, and equipment operation.
• Comply with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements, and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, material flow, and operational efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or warehouse operations preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in material handling, warehouse operations, inventory control, or material management.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining inventory accuracy, conducting physical counts, investigating discrepancies, and reconciling inventory records.
• Proficiency in ERP, inventory management, or warehouse management systems; experience performing inventory transactions and generating inventory reports is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently; current operator training or certification, as applicable, preferred.
• Experience handling tools, equipment, industrial materials, or production supplies in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work independently with minimal…