Material Handler

Saab AB; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,500,000 - 3,561,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

8 holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a warehouse associate to support intake, stocking, and material flow for aerospace production. You will handle receiving, picking, and light assembly tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Saab offers competitive wages and benefits in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a high-performance team.
• Proven ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in support of team goals.
• Must be self-mobile and able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate a forklift after Saab certification.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Apply inventory concepts with guidance from senior material handlers.
• Resolve routine inventory issues with company policies and procedures.
• Receive consignments and move material through receiving, stock, and production areas.
• Perform ERP transactions for receiving and stocking production material.
• Kit production and prototype material for release to production.
• Conduct cycle counts and movement of material between storage locations.
• Contribute to Saab's people-first culture and core values.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse tools

Warehouse software

Job description

At Saab in West Lafayette, Indiana, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Red Hawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. The flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverages research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio.

Responsibilities may include:

• Apply inventory concepts with guidance from senior material handlers
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine Inventory issues and assigned tasks
• Utilize stockroom and production principals, techniques, and company standards
• Receive all consignments including program and non‑program deliveries
• Convey material from receiving dock to incoming inspection and to appropriate stock location
• Convey non-production material to courier for internal deliveriesPick, crate and configurematerials for shipments
• Perform all necessary transactions within ERP to receive and stock production material
• Kit production and/or prototype material for release to production
• Perform cycle count activities
• Set‑up and perform movement of material between the company’s storage locations
• Effectively use appropriate tools and computer skills
• Contributes to a people‑first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other tasks as assigned and authorized

Compensation: Starting Pay Rate - Up to $22.00 per hour

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a high-performance team
• Proven ability to multi-task, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in support of team goals
• Must be self-mobile and able to stand for extended periods
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as consistent bending, stooping, twisting, grasping, gripping, standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, reaching throughout a normal workday
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds frequently, and up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, after satisfactory completion of Saab certification
• Ability to work extended hours and weekend overtime when required

Preferred:

• 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of warehousetools, software and other technologies is a plus
  

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug‑free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work‑life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Wellness and employee assistance resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career.

We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work.

Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.