Material Handler (Inventory Control

Material Handler (Inventory Control)

Huntsman is seeking a Material Handler (Inventory Control) supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Los Angeles, California. This position will report to the Logistics Manager.

Job Scope

• Receive, inspect, identify, store, move, stage, and deliver raw materials, packaging materials, hazardous materials, and finished goods throughout the site.
• Verify material numbers, lot numbers, quantities, labels, packaging condition, and required documentation before materials are accepted, moved, or issued.
• Operate forklifts, Drexel equipment, manual pallet jacks, drum lifters, scissor lifts, scales, label printers, and other approved warehouse equipment.
• Support production and packaging areas by delivering the correct materials, quantities, and lots on time and returning unused materials to the appropriate storage location.
• Maintain proper storage, segregation, and inventory rotation practices, including FIFO or FEFO when applicable.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging finished goods, verifying Quality Control release, and preparing materials for internal or external shipment.

• Complete accurate and timely SAP and Vanquish transactions for receipts, transfers, goods issues, returns, scrap, cycle counts, and approved inventory adjustments.
• Perform cycle counts, reconcile physical inventory to system records, research discrepancies, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock labels, storage locations, inventory records, and material traceability throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Support inventory audits and promptly communicate unresolved discrepancies, damaged materials, labeling concerns, or transaction errors.

• Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, chemical-handling procedures, site rules, and required personal protective equipment practices.
• Safely handle and stage hazardous materials, including flammable and corrosive chemicals, in accordance with established procedures.
• Wear required respiratory protection and successfully complete applicable medical clearance, fit testing, and training.
• Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks, damaged materials, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse, dock, yard, and storage areas using 5S and housekeeping practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, inventory accuracy, material flow, storage practices, and operational efficiency; support Lean and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and train others when assigned.

• Safely and consistently perform assigned warehouse and material handling responsibilities in accordance with Huntsman procedures.
• Demonstrates safe and proficient forklift operation and completes all required equipment qualifications.
• Completes SAP inventory transactions accurately and on time with minimal preventable discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate material identification, storage locations, inventory rotation, documentation, and traceability.
• Reliably supports multiple production and packaging areas by delivering the correct materials and quantities on schedule.
• Successfully completes assigned training and qualification milestones and contributes practical ideas that improve safety, warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, or material flow.

At Huntsman, we invest in developing our Material Handlers. Through our structured Tier Qualification Program, associates have the opportunity to build warehouse, inventory control, equipment operation, and logistics skills while expanding their responsibilities and growing their careers. As associates successfully complete each Tier qualification, it results in expanded responsibilities and increased compensation. Associates may become eligible to begin the Tier qualification process after a minimum of 12 months based on demonstrated competency and business needs.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of warehouse, material handling, inventory control, or logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or comparable powered industrial equipment. Forklift certification is not required at the time of hire;
  Huntsman will provide required training and certification.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable inventory-management system and performing cycle counts or inventory reconciliation.
• Basic computer skills,…