Material Handler

Varex Imaging; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

PTO

Job summary

Varex Imaging is seeking a dependable Material Handler II to support manufacturing operations with precise inventory management and timely delivery of components from a controlled inventory environment.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, safety, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while ensuring material flow to production lines and ongoing production schedules.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in manufacturing, warehouse, or materials management preferred.
• Understanding of basic inventory control and material handling processes.
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and deliver parts from inventory to production lines.
• Record material movements and maintain inventory accuracy in ERP/WMS.
• Receive, stock, and organize materials per locations and standards.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Monitor usage and report shortages to the Team Lead.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards in the inventory cage.
• Assist with training new employees and complex ERP transactions.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Urgency mindset

Inventory systems

Scanner proficiency

Physical demands

Education

High School Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a dependable Material Handler II to support manufacturing operations through accurate inventory management, material transactions, and timely delivery of components from a controlled inventory environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production schedules, inventory accuracy, and uninterrupted material flow to manufacturing lines.This role is responsible for accurate material handling, inventory transactions, and timely delivery of parts to production. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, safety focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and deliver parts and components from the inventory cage to production lines
• Accurately perform material movements, inventory adjustments, and transaction processing within ERP/WMS systems while maintaining inventory integrity and traceability.
• Receive, stock, and organize materials within the cage according to established locations and standards
• Support cycle counts, audits, and physical inventory activities
• Monitor material usage and report low stock or shortages to the Team Lead
• Maintain organization, 5S, and safety standards within the inventory cage
• Follow material handling procedures to ensure part quality and traceability
• Respond to production requests with a sense of urgency to minimize line downtime
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to material flow and inventory accuracy
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
• Investigate transaction errors.
• Support training of new employees.
• Perform complex ERP transactions.
• Participate in root-cause investigations.
• Independently prioritize production requests.
• Identify material shortages, transaction discrepancies, or process issues and upscale or resolve them appropriately to support production continuity.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management environment preferred.
• Understanding of basic inventory control and material handling processes
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems a plus
• Ability to read part numbers, labels, and work instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Skills & Competencies

• Good organization and time‑management skills
• Sense of urgency with a production‑focused mindset
• Willingness to learn inventory systems and manufacturing processes
• Basic computer and scanner proficiency
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (standing, walking, lifting, material handling)

Typical Education and Experience

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 1 – 3 years of experience

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• work that will Frequently require employee to lift/move up to 25 lbs. a
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies Frequently
• Reaching above and below the shoulder Frequently
• Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments include proximity to moving mechanical parts, repetitive hand motion

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: N/A

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Variety of Shift Options
• Free Safety Shoes
• Friendly Work Environment
• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
• Free Coffee and Soda
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.