Material Handler

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.


Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.


Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Position Summary

The Expert Material Handler is responsible for safely and accurately receiving, storing, moving, picking, staging, and issuing materials throughout warehouse and production operations. This position serves as an experienced member of the material handling team and helps ensure inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and timely support of operational requirements.

The Expert Material Handler is expected to work independently, resolve material and inventory issues, follow established safety and quality procedures, and assist in training and supporting other material handlers.

Essential Duties and 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 Warehouse Management Systems (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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of warehouse and inventory-control processes.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems and handheld RF scanners preferred.
• Experience with systems such as NetSuite and RF-SMART is a plus.
• Ability to research and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and lift materials.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate warehouse and material-handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in warehouse and production environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.


Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.


SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


EOE, including disability/vets

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