Material Handler (Inventory Control)

Huntsman Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Material Handler is responsible for various warehouse operations including receiving, inspecting, storing, moving, staging, and delivering materials. They will also be involved in inventory control, documentation, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role offers career growth through a structured Tier Qualification Program.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable inventory-management system and performing cycle counts or inventory reconciliation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn QT9, Workday, Vanquish, and other company systems.
• Ability to read and verify material numbers, lot numbers, labels, quantities, warehouse documents, production schedules, and written work instructions.
• Ability to prioritize changing requests while maintaining safety, accuracy, and timely service.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, staggered hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and adjusted schedules based on business needs.
• Ability to successfully complete required respiratory protection medical evaluations, fit testing, and safety training.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse or inventory-control experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous materials, or process manufacturing.
• Experience handling flammable, corrosive, temperature-controlled, or regulated materials.
• Experience supporting hazardous-material shipments, inventory audits, Lean activities, or 5S programs.
• Experience operating Drexel equipment, drum lifters, scissor lifts, or similar warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision.
• One additional week of paid time off - on top of vacation.
• 401K – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay, regardless of employee contribution. In addition to the 6% non-discretionary contribution, Huntsman will match $1 for every $1 you contribute up to a maximum match of 4% of eligible pay.

What This Job Offers

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