Material Handler

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Expert Material Handler is responsible for safely and accurately receiving, storing, moving, picking, staging, and issuing materials throughout warehouse and production operations. This experienced team member helps ensure inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and timely operational support. The position works independently, resolves material and inventory issues, follows established safety and quality procedures, and assists in training and supporting other material handlers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced understanding of warehouse and inventory-control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to research and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and lift materials; safely lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; operate warehouse and material-handling equipment safely; and work in warehouse and production environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems and handheld RF scanners preferred.
• Experience with systems such as NetSuite and RF-SMART is a plus.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, part numbers, condition, and supporting documentation.
• Pick, pack, stage, and deliver materials accurately and on schedule.
• Move inventory between warehouse locations, production areas, staging areas, and designated storage locations.
• Perform inventory transactions using WMS, ERP systems, RF scanners, or other inventory-control technology.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations, quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required information.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Research and resolve material shortages, incorrect locations, receiving issues, picking errors, and other inventory discrepancies.
• Process material transfers, returns, replenishments, and other warehouse transactions.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, packaged, stored, and protected from damage.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations and follow 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow FIFO, FEFO, lot-control, or other inventory-rotation requirements when applicable.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, Production, Shipping, Quality, and other departments to resolve material issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, material flow, inventory accuracy, productivity, and safety.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory audits.
• Train and mentor new or less-experienced material handlers on processes, systems, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for complex material-handling and inventory issues.
• Follow all company safety, quality, security, and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Life insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package with benefit eligibility on day one.
• Medical, dental, mental health, and vision benefits.
• Legal planning.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• On-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

What This Job Offers

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