Material Handler II

Novanta Inc. • Irvine, CA

2d

About The Position

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Position Summary The Material Handler II ensures timely and accurate movement of materials within the facility. This role is responsible for packaging, shipping, receiving, and distributing materials to support production and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in material handling or warehouse operations is a plus.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Basic understanding of inventory systems and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary.
• Action Oriented: Works with energy and urgency; seizes opportunities with minimal planning.
• Collaborative Team Player: Seeks input, builds trust, and works effectively across teams and functions.
• Learning on the Fly: Adapts quickly to new challenges; open to change and continuous improvement.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains accurate records and ensures precision in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Material Movement: Transport materials to and from storage areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Shipping & Receiving: Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package and label produced goods according to company standards.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory records and perform regular cycle counts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and support inventory turnover goals.
• Equipment Operation: Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks in compliance with safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees