Factory Material Handler

Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of parts required to build the latest computer chip-making machines. This position is responsible for executing advanced material handling activities while serving as a subject matter expert within the work center.

The Material Handler 4 supports operational planning, inventory accuracy, process improvements, and employee development to ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. This role requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings, and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

This position facilitates the receipt, verification, computer transaction, and physical movement of inventory and non-inventory materials while mentoring team members, supporting shift priorities, and helping implement approved process improvements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Complete daily work activities involving order processing, physical material movements, and inventory transactions within the assigned work center.
• Coordinate daily workflow priorities to ensure shift objectives and operational requirements are adequately covered and completed within established time frames.
• Ensure work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements are followed and consistently utilized.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer
• Assist leadership in prioritizing daily workload, resource allocation, and work center readiness.
• Execute and support effective shift pass-down communication to ensure continuity of operations between shifts.
• Support and monitor key performance indicators, service levels, and operational metrics to identify gaps and drive performance.
• Contribute to the safety and security of employees, materials, facilities, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Evaluate space utilization and recommend improvements to work center layouts and material flow.
• Manage inventory control activities and lead investigations into inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Escalate operational, inventory, quality, and safety concerns in a timely and professional manner while providing recommended solutions when appropriate.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and process optimization initiatives within the work center.
• Support implementation of approved process improvements, new procedures, and operational changes.
• Receive, inspect, and audit incoming materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Process material transactions through Oracle and other business systems.
• Coordinate material returns, transfers, and disposition activities as required.
• Package, prepare, and verify materials approved for shipment according to established procedures.
• Expedite and communicate material shortages, quality issues, and operational constraints within the work center.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned processes, systems, and operational workflows.
• Support new product introductions, system changes, process implementations, and training initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or material handling operations preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Business Objects, Power BI, and SharePoint strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. PowerPoint and Power BI experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or supporting less experienced employees in an operational environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting daily work coordination, workload prioritization, or operational initiatives preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
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