Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler B is responsible for receiving, inspecting, labeling, storing, issuing, and moving material to support production, inventory control, and program execution in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role maintains accurate material transactions in ERP and inventory systems, supports shipping, kitting, cycle counts, and audit readiness, and works closely with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure material is available, traceable, and handled in compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming material against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.
• Record receipts, transfers, issues, and other material transactions accurately in ERP, property, or inventory systems.
• Label, identify, and route material to the appropriate inspection, stockroom, warehouse, or production locations.
• Store, issue, kit, and relocate material in accordance with work orders, pick lists, FIFO practices, and established material control procedures.
• Maintain stockroom and warehouse organization, part identification, traceability, and housekeeping standards.
• Prepare material for shipment, delivery, return, or transfer, including required documentation for RMAs, customer deliverables, and internal moves.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory discrepancy research and resolution.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including document retrieval, transaction review, and material traceability.
• Communicate material status, shortages, receiving issues, and transaction discrepancies to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Materials Management to support schedule execution and material flow.
• Follow safety, security, export, and property control procedures while handling company inventory and government or customer-furnished property.
• Ability to support onsite warehouse, stockroom, and production operations and occasional off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant material handling, inventory, warehouse, or stockroom experience; or an associate degree or post-secondary coursework with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience receiving, storing, issuing, or shipping material in a manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics, or similarly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, lot or serial traceability, FIFO, cycle counting, and basic material transaction discipline.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse, or inventory systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and verify shipping and inventory documents and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Ability to identify straightforward material discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and work under general supervision within established procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills with the ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work onsite and comply with applicable safety, quality, property control, and export or regulatory requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronics manufacturing or aerospace and defense operations.
• Familiarity with government property controls and FAR or DFARS requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Navision, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting internal or external inventory or compliance audits.
• Working knowledge of ITAR or EAR handling requirements.
• Reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and strong internal customer service.

Why Work Here?

Join a team with growth potential in a clean and safe environment, and enjoy great benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment is semi-climate controlled with a clean warehouse.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.