Material Handler 1

This position is eligible for a $500.00 hiring/retention bonus! $100 Monthly Perfect Attendance Award Off at NOON every FRIDAY! Hours: M-Th 6:00am - 3:15pm, Fri 6:00am - 12:00pm Starting Pay: $17.00/hour Summary: The Material Handler 1 is responsible for performing a combination of manual and clerical duties to facilitate the inbound receipt and outbound shipment of electronic materials.

This role ensures that all items are meticulously inspected for quality, protected against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), accurately logged into inventory management software, and securely packaged for transit. Counting, identifying, moving, and storing electronic components used to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies.

This position verifies component part numbers, manufacturer part numbers, and quantities, and ensures materials are placed in the correct inventory location. The Material Handler uses electronic component reel counters, counting scales, computers, scanners, carts, and other material-handling equipment. Previous electronics or inventory experience is preferred but not required.

The company is willing to train a dependable individual who demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities/ Principal Duties:

• Unload and verify incoming shipments from small package carriers (UPS, FedEx) and freight trucks, matching physical goods against purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips.
• Inspect electronic components for external damage, correct part numbers, serial numbers, and compliance with technical specifications.
• Use electronic reel counters, counting scales, scanners, and other equipment to verify component quantities.
• Identify and count electronic components stored in reels, trays, tubes, bags, and other packaging.
• Compare physical quantities to inventory records and report discrepancies.
• Completes required inventory transfers and material transactions accurately in the company’s computer system.
• Verify component part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, date codes, purchase order information, and storage locations.
• Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of electronic components.
• Package electronic products securely using specialized anti-static bags, bubble wrap, foam inserts, and appropriate corrugate to prevent transit damage.
• Separate and clearly identify damaged, questionable, expired, or nonconforming materials.
• Follow established procedures for moisture-sensitive, static-sensitive, and temperature-sensitive components.
• Handle electronic components and printed circuit boards according to ESD-control requirements.
• Follow inventory rotation requirements, including first-in, first-out practices when applicable.
• Monitor material locations and report shortages, overages, misplaced materials, or labeling concerns.
• Keep inventory shelves, storage areas, carts, and workstations clean and organized.
• Safely operates carts, pallet jacks, ladders, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Follow all company safety, quality, inventory-control, and manufacturing procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Interpersonal Skills:
• Take responsibility for the quality of one’s individual work.
• Demonstrates accuracy and neatness in their work.
• Cooperative and dependable, highly motivated, and trustworthy.
• Respect and work effectively with fellow team members.
• Will notify manager if team is not following quality processes.
• Will present new ideas and improvements to manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous material handling, inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or electronics manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to identify and distinguish similar part numbers and electronic components.
• Basic computer, math, and data-entry skills.
• Ability to use counting scales, reel counters, scanners, and inventory systems after training.
• Ability to read and follow labels, work instructions, inventory records, and procedures.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Dependable attendance and a willingness to learn are required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Experience: Two years experience in a material handling position is preferred but not required. . Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Work is performed in stockroom, warehouse, and electronic manufacturing areas.
• The position requires regular walking, standing, bending, reaching, and moving materials between locations.
• Frequent use of reel counters, scales, computers, scanners, carts, ladders, and other material-handling equipment is required.
• Must have sufficient visual ability, with or without corrective lenses, to read small component labels, part numbers, and quantities.
• Must be able to handle small electronic components and packaging carefully.
• Must be able to lift or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must follow ESD, lifting, ladder, equipment-safety, and personal protective equipment requirements. Waiver: This position may be filled by an applicant without meeting all qualifications with Ownership Group review and approval. Equipment: Knowledge of and skills in the use of counting equipment (counting scales and reel counters) and various component prepping machines. Work Environment: Job functions will be performed in & around production, warehouse, and offices. Training: The company will provide training in electronic component identification, inventory cycle counting, reel counter and scale operation, inventory transactions, material traceability, ESD controls, moisture-sensitive component handling, safety requirements, and company inventory procedures. The employee must successfully complete required training and demonstrate the ability to count, document, and move materials safely and accurately before working independently.

Benefits

Spectra-Tech Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer that provides a competitive salary.

Benefits

plan includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. This position includes a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Spectra-Tech is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.