Senior Material Handler

Senior Material Handler

The Senior Material Handler is responsible for executing advanced material movement, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations. This role supports production and supply chain operations by ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient handling of raw materials, components, and finished goods while identifying and resolving operational issues.

This position provides guidance to team members, supports process improvements, and ensures compliance with inventory control, quality, shipping, and safety requirements. The role operates with a high level of independence and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Inventory Control

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, specifications, and quality requirements; document and resolve discrepancies.
• Safely transport materials between warehouse, cleanroom, and production areas using appropriate equipment.
• Execute complex inventory transactions (receipts, transfers, adjustments, returns) in ERP systems to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages, excess, or discrepancies; initiate corrective actions.

Shipping Operations

• Prepare outbound shipments including picking, packing, labeling, and documentation in accordance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Generate and verify shipping documentation (e.g., packing lists, bills of lading, carrier labels, export documentation where applicable).
• Coordinate with carriers to schedule pickups and ensure on-time shipment execution.
• Verify accuracy of shipped materials against order requirements to prevent shipping errors.
• Resolve shipment issues (e.g., delays, damages, incorrect shipments) through coordination with logistics, planning, or customer service teams.

Receiving Operations

• Coordinate inbound deliveries, including unloading, inspection, and system receipt of materials.
• Validate received quantities, part numbers, and documentation against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Identify, document, and escalate discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Ensure timely system transactions to enable material availability for production.
• Maintain organized receiving areas to support efficient material flow and traceability.

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and receiving variances; determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Escalate systemic or recurring issues with supporting data and recommended solutions.
• Track and follow through on open issues to closure.

Process Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, shipping accuracy, and receiving efficiency.
• Support implementation of process improvements and standardized work.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, contamination control, and material handling procedures.

Kitting, Staging & Production Support

• Coordinate kitting and staging activities to support production schedules.
• Validate completeness and accuracy of materials prior to release to production.
• Serve as a point of contact for production teams regarding material availability and status.

Coordination & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance and training to less experienced team members.
• Support prioritization of workloads across shipping, receiving, and production support tasks.
• Collaborate with logistics, planning, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Inventory Audits & Compliance

• Lead or support cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Maintain storage areas in an organized, labeled, and compliant condition.

Safety & Work Environment:

• Follow all safety procedures and intervene or escalate unsafe conditions
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces aligned to warehouse and cleanroom standards.

Skills:

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Inventory Adjustments, Inventory Reconciliations, Materials Resource Planning (MRP) Software, Shipment Receiving, Shipping Procedures, Task Organization, Team Training

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience | Required

Pay Range:

$18.80 - $24.68

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $18.80 and $24.68 per hour, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.