Material Handler, Logistics and Warehousing

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BETA Technologies is seeking a motivated, process-oriented Material Handler to support logistics and warehousing at its electric aircraft manufacturing facility. The role uses forklifts, carts, and other material-handling equipment to move materials between receiving and shipping, bulk storage, and production areas. Material Handlers follow Warehouse Management System (WMS) signals to move materials accurately and efficiently, and perform warehouse and manufacturing support tasks such as cycle counting, kitting, space consolidation, and labeling. The position works closely with Shipping/Receiving and Inventory team members and may require work across multiple BETA sites. The role involves handling inbound and outbound materials, replenishing production components, kitting, inventory transactions, equipment inspection and routine maintenance, and maintaining a clean, organized, safe work area. Material Handlers also follow applicable requirements for hazardous materials and help identify process improvements and ways to reduce packaging waste in support of BETA’s sustainability efforts.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience operating forklift power-lifting equipment.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to handle setbacks and find solutions.
Desire to work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to use judgment to make decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and function as a team player.
Experience with ERP systems such as PLEX, Oracle, or SAP.
Familiarity with Google G-Suite, including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, and Sheets.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment using OSHA-required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift 75 pounds.
Ability to work well with others and support the team.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace, automotive, or a startup.
Experience in inventory and logistics.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift during routine duties.
Unload, inspect, and stage inbound materials for receiving activities.
Break down and decant inbound received materials for component bulk storage.
Complete put-away transactions from staging to bulk storage locations.
Pick components from bulk storage and stage them for kitting and production jobs.
Kit components for delivery to production work centers.
Move completed assemblies and finished goods from production areas to bulk storage.
Pick items from bulk storage and stage them for shipment to BETA locations and customers.
Load outbound items onto trucks for shipment.
Label items and accurately scan and transact all material movements using WMS handheld devices.
Troubleshoot WMS issues to ensure accurate replenishment signals.
Conduct inventory cycle counts and physical inventories as directed.
Identify and physically segregate damaged materials, and transact their inventory status.
Maintain a clean work environment and comply with safety requirements.
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on assigned material-handling equipment.
Perform housekeeping and organization activities to maintain a 5S-compliant environment.
Recognize waste streams and minimize packaging-material use to support sustainability efforts.
Comply with applicable regulations when handling hazardous materials.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and provide input to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Work across multiple BETA sites if necessary.
Support the broader Logistics and Production Teams as needed.