Facility Material Handler, Texas Institute for Electronics

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

Phase2 Technology in Austin is seeking a Facility Material Handler to support chemical and waste operations at a semiconductor manufacturing facility. This role involves ensuring safe material handling and compliance with procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience. Benefits include competitive health coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement plans. Join us in a dynamic work environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material handling, chemical handling, or industrial operations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Experience working around chemicals or hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Change out gas cylinders and maintain supplies.
• Package solvent and hazardous waste for removal.
• Perform routine inspections and collect chemical samples.

Skills

Experience in material handling

Ability to follow SOPs

Strong attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility Material Handler, Texas Institute for Electronics

Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose

To support daily chemical, gas, and waste operations for a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. This role ensures safe material movement, sampling, packaging, and facility support activities across multiple locations.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Responsibilities

• Change out gas cylinders and keep cabinets/panels supplied and ready.
• Swap chemical drums on CDUs and keep chemical delivery running.
• Package solvent waste and move it to the proper removal process.
• Package Cu/Sn/Ag waste and stage it for removal.
• Package HF waste and stage it for removal per requirements.
• Refill and replace dosing chemicals for WNP systems.
• Help coordinate bulk gas deliveries/offloads when needed.
• Perform routine CDR inspections and note/escalate issues.
• Collect routine chemical samples for testing/monitoring.
• Collect routine water samples for testing/monitoring.
• Assist with basic facility tasks (HVAC filters; boiler/PCW/CT chemical checks).
• Support rounds (leak checks/cleanup, 6S, PPE supplies, spare-parts organization).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in material handling, chemical handling, industrial operations, or manufacturing environment
• Experience working around chemicals, compressed gases, or hazardous materials
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety protocols, and cleanroom procedures
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing stairs and ladders
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance
• Basic computer skills for documentation and tracking
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident)

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environment
• HAZWOPER or other chemical safety certification
• Forklift certification
• Experience with chemical distribution systems (CDUs) or gas cabinets
• Familiarity with water treatment systems (boiler, PCW, cooling towers)

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry-Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving 50 pounds
• Additional Working Conditions:
  • Work may be performed in cleanroom and industrial utility environments
  • Respiratory protection may be required depending on task
  • Must follow strict PPE and chemical handling protocols

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• Occasional nights and weekends required Supplemental Pay

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge; (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer; or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

About the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE)

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs, and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state‑of‑the‑art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.