Material Handler

Hitachi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi is seeking a Material Handler for its warehouse in Singapore to ensure efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials, supporting production continuity and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include receiving, unloading, inspection, forklift operation, staging, and inventory counts while maintaining safety and daily packing, labeling, and shipment preparation. Collaboration and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience as a Material Handler.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift and move up to 15 kg.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming materials against purchase orders and packing lists.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Pick and stage materials for production lines to meet schedules.
• Perform regular inventory counts and maintain records using inventory systems.
• Prepare materials for shipment with packaging and labeling.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or quality issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Function

Supply Chain

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Job description

Job Summary**

Responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials within Hitachi, Ltd. facilities, ensuring production continuity and inventory accuracy.

Job Responsibilities**

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming materials, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders and packing lists.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move materials to designated storage locations or production areas.
• Pick and stage materials for production lines, ensuring accurate quantities and timely delivery to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Perform regular inventory counts and maintain accurate records of material movement and stock levels using inventory management systems.
• Prepare materials for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and loading onto trucks or containers.
• Identify and report any discrepancies, damages, or quality issues with materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

Job Qualifications**

• Secondary school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment as a Material Handler.
• Proven ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment (certification by Singapore approved training centers preferred).
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 15 kg).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in material handling.

About us

We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.