Senior Material Handler

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Material Handler who will be responsible for physical inventory movement supporting assembly operations. You will be using state‑of‑the‑art vertical lift modules for kitting and storing inventory and delivering final kits to the production line. Your work will directly support the final assembly process, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality products that uphold Collins Aerospace’s reputation for advanced aerospace and industrial solutions. Work Shift: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM -3:00 PM at Foley Site - AL What You Will Do Manage material flow by performing kitting, inventory retrieval, and timely delivery of components to production areas Receive, verify, and store parts in controlled stockroom locations using automated vertical lift systems and ERP tools. Perform SAP goods‑movement transactions and issue parts to work orders Monitor production schedules, rates, and material needs Conduct cycle counts and clipboard counts; perform ERP research to resolve inventory discrepancies Maintain 5S standards and a FOD‑free material environment; conduct DIVEs and report findings to leadership Apply lean manufacturing tools to improve material flow and processes Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule and configuration requirements. Coordinate with Team Leader, Quality, Engineering, or Production Control to resolve part discrepancies or documentation issues. Provide backup coverage for other material handling functions during absences or peak production periods. Participate in team meetings, Tag-ups and daily management/production walks as needed. Assist with inventory replenishment projects, including organizing overflow storage and rotating stock. Participate in and help influence Continuous Improvement events Support receiving activities by assisting with incoming material inspections and staging parts for put‑away. Maintain compliance with EHS guidelines by monitoring safe material movement and reporting hazards. Qualifications You Must Have HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Inventory management experience Qualifications We Prefer Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, and/or ACE Continuous Improvement methodologies ERP systems experience (i.e SAP ) APICS CPIM training or certification Cycle counting experience Kitting experience Experience operating Vertical Lift Modules What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace