Material Handler

KLA•Totowa, NJ

11d•$17 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler (Shipping & Receiving) is responsible for accurately and promptly receiving, processing, preparing, and shipping materials. The role verifies parts, quantities, purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documents to support inventory and transaction accuracy. It processes inbound and outbound materials in SAP, prepares shipments through designated carriers, packages and labels materials, stages shipments, and keeps accurate records. The employee identifies and communicates discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, and documentation issues, coordinating with Stockroom, Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, and other departments to resolve problems. The position also maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, follows shipping, receiving, safety, quality, inventory-control, and material-handling procedures, and supports warehouse operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, stockroom, or material-handling operations preferred.
Experience receiving, verifying, packing, staging, and shipping materials.
Ability to verify part numbers, quantities, purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
Working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP/WMS system for receiving, inventory, and shipping transactions.
Ability to use RF scanners, barcode scanners, label printers, and other warehouse equipment.
Ability to identify discrepancies, damaged materials, shortages, and incorrect shipments and escalate them appropriately.
Familiarity with inventory control, material traceability, and proper storage/location practices.
Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate transaction and shipment records.
Ability to prioritize urgent shipments while maintaining accuracy and following established procedures.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with Stockroom, Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, and other departments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Must follow company safety requirements, material-handling procedures, and established shipping/receiving processes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, stockroom, or material-handling operations.
Experience with FedEx, UPS, or other carrier shipping systems.
Forklift certification when required for the position.

Responsibilities

Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documentation.
Process receiving and shipping transactions accurately in SAP.
Prepare, package, label, and stage domestic and international shipments as required.
Verify part numbers, quantities, addresses, and documentation before completing transactions.
Identify and report shortages, overages, damaged material, and other discrepancies.
Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
Use RF/barcode scanners and material-handling equipment as required.
Coordinate with internal departments to support material requirements and priority shipments.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shipping and receiving area.
Follow established safety, quality, inventory-control, and material-handling procedures.