Factory Material Handler

ASML US, LLC; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC is seeking a Material Handler to support parts delivery for state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on material movement, inventory integrity, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced work center.

Responsibilities include daily cycle counts, material transactions in Oracle and SAP, and mentoring teammates while maintaining safe procedures and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or material handling operations preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Business Objects, Power BI, and SharePoint strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint and Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily work activities involving order processing, physical material movements, and inventory transactions within the assigned work center.
• Coordinate daily workflow priorities to ensure shift objectives and operational requirements are covered.
• Ensure work instructions, SOPs, and safety requirements are followed.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing workload, resource allocation, and work center readiness.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Teams)

Job description

Introduction to the Job

As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of parts required to build the latest computer chip-making machines. This position is responsible for executing advanced material handling activities while serving as a subject matter expert within the work center.

The Material Handler 4 supports operational planning, inventory accuracy, process improvements, and employee development to ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. This role requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings, and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

This position facilitates the receipt, verification, computer transaction, and physical movement of inventory and non-inventory materials while mentoring team members, supporting shift priorities, and helping implement approved process improvements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Complete daily work activities involving order processing, physical material movements, and inventory transactions within the assigned work center.

• Coordinate daily workflow priorities to ensure shift objectives and operational requirements are adequately covered and completed within established timeframes.

• Ensure work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements are followed and consistently utilized.

• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer

• Assist leadership in prioritizing daily workload, resource allocation, and work center readiness.

• Execute and support effective shift pass-down communication to ensure continuity of operations between shifts.

• Support and monitor key performance indicators, service levels, and operational metrics to identify gaps and drive performance.

• Contribute to the safety and security of employees, materials, facilities, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

• Evaluate space utilization and recommend improvements to work center layouts and material flow.

• Manage inventory control activities and lead investigations into inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• Escalate operational, inventory, quality, and safety concerns in a timely and professional manner while providing recommended solutions when appropriate.

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and process optimization initiatives within the work center.

• Support implementation of approved process improvements, new procedures, and operational changes.

• Receive, inspect, and audit incoming materials for accuracy and compliance.

• Conduct daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Process material transactions through Oracle and other business systems.

• Coordinate material returns, transfers, and disposition activities as required.

• Package, prepare, and verify materials approved for shipment according to established procedures.

• Expedite and communicate material shortages, quality issues, and operational constraints within the work center.

• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Operate Material Handling Equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and efficient manner.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned processes, systems, and operational workflows.

• Support new product introductions, system changes, process implementations, and training initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or material handling operations preferred.

• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Business Objects, Power BI, and SharePoint strongly preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. PowerPoint and Power BI experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or supporting less experienced employees in an operational environment preferred.

• Demonstrated experience supporting daily work coordination, workload prioritization, or operational initiatives preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Kaizen environment preferred.

• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, preferred.

• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, root cause analysis, material flow, and