Material Handler

Siltronic•Portland, OR

24d

About The Position

Siltronic is an international manufacturer of hyper-pure silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry, with production facilities in Asia, Europe, and the USA. The Material Handler receives, inspects, handles, transports, and stores materials, including chemicals and gases. The role uses judgment to verify specifications, evaluate material quality and integrity, meet handling and safety requirements, maintain accurate inventory status, and select appropriate storage locations. The position is paid $20–$23 per hour. The Material Handler supports distribution operations, material traceability, inventory control, receiving and delivery, and customer service. The role involves operating material-handling equipment and information-system hardware; communicating with suppliers, carriers, requestors, team members, and internal customers; and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area. Overtime may be required. The position has physical demands that include frequent handling of materials by mechanical means and working inside or outside in non-climate- or noise-controlled environments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and follow and retain verbal and written instructions.
Attention to detail when inspecting materials and packaging for quality and integrity.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification through the SCO forklift certification program.
Commitment to safe equipment operation.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and frequent interruptions and to support internal stakeholders with a customer-focused approach.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, including similar assignments for up to two-hour increments or throughout an entire workday as business needs require.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and climb as required.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to reach and manipulate objects using hands and fingers.
Ability to use office equipment, phones, and a laptop as needed throughout the day.
Ability to work inside and outside as needed, occasionally in environments that are not climate- or noise-controlled.
Ability to repetitively use arms, wrists, and hands for tasks such as grasping, squeezing, and keyboarding, and frequently reach above the shoulders.
Ability to frequently push, pull, or lift materials weighing 100 to 3,000 pounds or greater by mechanical means using common material-handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous material-handling experience is preferred.
Knowledge of material-handling practices, inventory control, space utilization, and materials-management principles, and the ability to apply them in daily operations.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned distribution activities and related tasks.
Handle and transport materials of various types and shapes, including chemicals and gases.
Operate material-handling equipment, including hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, ladders, tape machines, banding tools, stretch-wrap machines, loading docks, and forklifts.
Operate information-system hardware, including data-entry terminals, PCs, scanners, label printers, and laser printers.
Maintain material traceability through accurate labeling and documentation of material movements.
Match and verify material descriptions, specifications, quantities, and characteristics against documents and database information.
Use storage space efficiently while maintaining safety and protecting materials and the environment.
Rotate materials using FIFO (first in, first out).
Serve as an initial contact for suppliers, vendors, requestors, and carriers for receiving and distributing materials, including point-of-use delivery and staging.
Endorse ownership of SCO materials by signature, confirming that they are accurate and in good condition.
Load and unload products and materials from supplier, vendor, and carrier vehicles as required.
Perform and report cycle counts of storeroom materials.
Maintain safe, clean, neat, and organized areas through housekeeping and material organization.
File and distribute documents and records.
Communicate activities to team members and internal customers to support team efficiency and productivity.
Prioritize workload, manage time, and improve productivity to serve customers effectively.
Provide positive customer service and demonstrate good telephone skills.
Work overtime as needed or requested.
Use problem-solving skills to suggest reconciliations and continuous-improvement ideas.