Advanced Material Handling Associate

Job Title: Advanced Material Handling Associate

Location: Orlando, FL

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $28.28/hour

Schedule: 1st Shift (Start time ranging from 6-8am)

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking an Advanced Material Handling Associate to support critical supply chain and material control operations within a highly technical manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll serve as a team lead for material management activities, inventory control, production support, and cross-functional coordination, helping ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.

If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, analyzing inventory data, and driving operational efficiency, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact while growing your career.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Support advanced technologies and innovative products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Serve in a leadership-oriented role that interfaces with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact operational performance.
• Expand your expertise in inventory management, material planning, and production support.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role combines inventory management, material control, supply chain coordination, and team leadership responsibilities. You'll play a key role in maintaining production readiness while helping improve processes, resolve shortages, and support critical business objectives.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a team lead for material handling, inventory management, and supply chain coordination activities.
• Analyze production rates, inventory levels, stock records, and material requirements to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Review purchase orders and inventory data to identify shortages, risks, and supply issues.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program teams to resolve material concerns and support production goals.
• Monitor material movement and inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support customer property management and material accountability processes.
• Communicate material control issues, shortages, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing support environments.
• 4+ years of experience managing material movements, inventory transactions, stock control, and material accountability processes.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing ERP, inventory management, warehouse management, or enterprise business systems.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing inventory data, production requirements, stock records, or supply chain metrics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong computer proficiency and ability to work within multiple enterprise software applications.
• Experience supporting production schedules, material availability, and operational planning activities.
• Knowledge of material handling controls, inventory management methodologies, and warehouse best practices.
• Experience managing or supporting Government Customer Property Control requirements.
• Experience leading team activities or coordinating cross-functional operational initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify shortages, inventory discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
• Outstanding customer service, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an ability to drive operational efficiencies.
• Ability to technology and automation tools to improve inventory and supply chain processes.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on production schedules and business needs.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical requirements associated with warehouse, inventory, and material handling operations.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain operations environment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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