Material Handler

POSTED:February 26, 2025
BUSINESS: Saab
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
START DATE: Immediate Availability

At Saab in West Lafayette, Indiana, you have the opportunity to join a team that will manufacture the rear section of the T-7A Red Hawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. When at full capacity by 2027, Saab will employ over 300 employees in the West Lafayette facility in management, administration, and manufacturing. The new flagship facility will utilize advanced manufacturing techniques and leverage research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio.

In the U.S., Saab also offers job opportunities in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C. and our headquarters in Syracuse, New York. Saab provides an excellent working environment, offering advancement and professional growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

As Saab is building a new advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN, we are seekinga
Material
Handler
to:

Apply stockroom concepts with guidance from senior material handlers.

Apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine stockroom issues and assigned tasks.

Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values:
Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.

Utilize stockroom principles, techniques, and company standards.

Receive all consignments including program and non ‑ program deliveries.

Convey material from receiving dock to incoming inspection and to appropriate stock location.

Convey non-production material to courier for internal deliveries.

Pick, crate and configure materials for shipments.

Perform all necessary transactions within ERP to receive and stock production material.

Kit production and/or prototype material for release to production.

Perform cycle count activities.

Set ‑ up and perform movement of material between the company’s storage locations.

Effectively use appropriate tools and computer skill.

Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Compensation:
Starting pay rate up to $20.00 per hour.

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

High school diploma or equivalent required

2+ years of relevant experience is preferred

Experience may include comprehensive knowledge of tools, software and other technologies

Strong communication skills and ability to work as high-performance team

Proven ability to multi-task, with strong attention to detail

Demonstrates reliability and dependability in support of team goals

Must be self-mobile and able to stand for extended periods

Ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing, reaching during a normal workday, to perform repetitive motions and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to safely operate a forklift, after completing Saab certification

Ability to work extended hours when required

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Wellness account,  subscription and employee assistance programs
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match