Associate Material Handler

Saab • East Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Associate Material Handler to join its Operations team. The role performs daily tasks across receiving, stockroom/warehouse, and shipping operations, collaborates with others, and contributes to improving internal processes. The position may require work at both the Collamer and Enterprise facilities in East Syracuse, New York.

The role handles domestic and international shipments, receiving and inspecting materials, maintaining inventory records and locations, and distributing production materials across the organization. It also includes maintaining an off-site warehouse, coordinating with freight forwarders, resolving inventory discrepancies, and safely moving heavy items and operating a forklift as required. Successful completion of internal forklift testing and certification is required.

The hourly compensation range is $18.41–$21.20. Saab provides a professional-growth-oriented working environment, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business-casual atmosphere, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work within a team environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy items and operate a forklift as required; successful completion of internal forklift testing and certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of relevant safety practices and precautions, including proper lifting techniques and powered industrial truck operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Oracle or a similar system.
• Forklift experience and/or certification.
• Experience with packing, shipping, and data entry.
• Experience with commercial packaging best practices.
• Working knowledge of a material requirements planning (MRP) or inventory management system and experience completing inventory transactions in a stockroom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and ship domestic and international orders, including completing required documentation.
• Complete import paperwork and coordinate customs clearance with freight forwarders.
• Coordinate domestic and international palletized shipments with freight forwarders.
• Unpack and inspect incoming materials against purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of received materials and identify and reject damaged, incorrect, or otherwise unsatisfactory items.
• Pick, kit, and distribute production materials from stockroom and warehouse locations to departments throughout the organization.
• Examine, stock, and organize materials to maintain inventory locations and maximize available storage space.
• Perform inventory checks and daily cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Obtain quotes from freight forwarders for upcoming inbound and outbound shipments.
• Safely lift and move heavy items and operate a forklift as required.
• Successfully complete internal forklift testing and obtain certification.
• Maintain and organize the off-site warehouse.
• Identify and resolve stockroom or inventory discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business-casual atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED