Material Handler

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 56,100 - 82,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Material Handler to join their skilled team. The successful candidate will handle mechanical components, ensure quality standards, and maintain inventory accuracy using ERP systems. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include flexible work schedules, comprehensive medical packages, and tuition reimbursement. The position offers a salary range of $56,100 to $82,900 per year.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in material handling or warehousing.
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain complete material kits.
• Stage kits and deliver to production based on schedule.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using ERP systems.

Skills

Material handling experience

Ability to read BOMs

Attention to detail

Experience using ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Material Handler

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr Materials Specialist with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience to join our highly skilled team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong aptitude for working with tools, blueprints, and technical specifications.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Create and maintain complete material kits, ensuring all components are properly labeled and packaged.
• Stage kits in designated areas and deliver to production based on schedule and priority.
• Accurately pick and verify parts, ensuring correct quantities, lot traceability, and revision levels.
• Accurately store materials in designated warehouse locations following inventory control procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Support cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate kitting and distribution of materials across multiple programs or projects.
• Handle sensitive, controlled, or classified materials in accordance with ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 1–5 years of experience in material handling, warehousing, or production support.
• Ability to read BOMs, work orders, and basic technical documentation.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) due to ITAR/EAR requirements.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in defense or aerospace environments.
• Understanding of controlled material handling, lot control, and traceability.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: compressed work week schedule, 9/80 and 4/10s, additional Fridays off.
• Paid Time Off: over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) consisting of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time, and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: optional dress code per meeting.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage; company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program; wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: company contribution to 401k up to 9% of salary.
• Employee Discounts: access to discounts from over 30,000 merchants such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more.

Veteran Support

Textron is dedicated to hiring veterans and aims to translate their skills to have an impact on the company.

Compensation

Pay range: $56,100 — $82,900 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.