Materials Handler

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Handler. Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Primary site: Milpitas, with travel between Palo Alto and San Jose locations

This role manages stocking, kitting, moving, counting, receiving, and shipping of materials, including semiconductor wafers; The position requires movement of materials across multiple Bay Area sites, mainly in Milpitas.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture with a focus on doing tasks safely and correctly the first time
• Perform daily material handling and logistics tasks efficiently
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment;
• Complete all assigned trainings and participate in continuous improvement programs

Material Handling and Logistics

• Stock, kit, move, count, receive, and ship materials
• Move materials between stockroom, operations floor, engineering areas, warehouse, and shipping areas
• Transport materials between Milpitas, Palo Alto, and San Jose sites;
• Prepare parts for shipment using pallet jacks, pallet wraps, and banding tools
• Lift and move materials above 50 lbs as required

Shipping and Receiving

• Receive and verify incoming materials and update the inventory management system
• Track, trace, and update shipment status
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, finance, and other teams regarding shipments
• Process shipments using UPS and FedEx software
• File documentation for international shipments
• Support daily shipping and receiving activities

Inventory Management

• Help implement and support a new inventory management system
• Ensure accurate inventory locations, status, and levels;
• Perform data entry, import data, review records, and organize documentation
• Consolidate parts to optimize physical storage space
• Maintain shipping material supplies

Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5 or more years of experience in logistics operations
• 5 or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory management, and import or export operations
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Experience processing domestic and international shipments
• Ability to lift and move materials over 50 lbs;
• Strong attention to detail in time sensitive environments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organization skills and sense of urgency

Preferred:

• Experience supporting semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience working in fast scaling operations with evolving processes

Benefits and Compensation:

• Bay Area base pay range: 30 to 35 USD per hour
• Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and location
• Base pay is part of the total compensation package and may change in the future
• Full time employees are eligible for equity and benefits

Application Instructions: Submit resume or CV in pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rtf format - Cover letter required - Include the word "purple" in your cover letter - Complete required application fields including contact information and work authorization status - Voluntary self identification forms are optional and confidential.