Material Handler I

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials engineering is seeking a full-time Inventory Specialist in Gloucester, MA. The role involves managing materials, operating industrial vehicles, and ensuring inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be prepared for a physically demanding job with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Potential bonuses

Stock awards

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring standing, lifting, and operating heavy machinery.
• Basic communication skills and understanding of tasks required.

Responsibilities

• Locate, audit, and transfer materials; handle pickups/drop-offs.
• Receive parts and update inventory records; perform transactions in Oracle.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles and follow safety standards.

Skills

Basic Communication

Problem Solving

Functional Knowledge

Job description

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build, and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables exciting technologies like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary: $16.00 - $22.00

Location: Gloucester, MA

At Applied, we prioritize your well-being and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Our benefits and wellness programs support your happiness, health, and resilience. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package to help you care for yourself and your family. Learn more about our benefits.

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth. We empower our team to push boundaries and innovate while supporting your daily learning in a global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about opportunities at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

1. Locate, audit, and transfer kits or materials as required. Perform satellite receiving functions. Handle materials pickup or drop-off at vendor sites, requiring use of a van or truck. Conduct cycle counts to verify and maintain inventory.
2. Prevent excess material accumulation under management direction. Move stock as needed. Replenish empty line-side bins in a manufacturing environment.
3. Receive parts and update inventory records or shortage reports; perform transactions in Oracle or other inventory systems. Verify vendor deliveries before accepting parts/inventory. Monitor and update shortage reports and work orders.
4. Purge excess and obsolete stock under supervisor’s guidance. Rework, transfer, or scrap items as necessary.
5. Operate powered industrial vehicles, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and possibly drive a van or truck, or operate overhead cranes.
6. Prepare materials for delivery to the cleanroom environment.
7. Follow all safety standards and protocols, adhering to documented business processes.
8. In a spares environment, focus on inventory management activities and perform transactions in SAP.

Other Requirements

This physically demanding role involves standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting, distinguishing colors, working in noisy environments, using hand/power tools, and operating heavy machinery like forklifts. Working in a cleanroom may require PPE such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and chemical aprons.

Skills & Competencies

• Functional Knowledge: Develop skills for basic, repetitive manual activities.
• Business Expertise: Understand own tasks and their relation to team efforts.
• Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: Use existing procedures for straightforward tasks; limited problem-solving opportunities.
• Impact: Impacts own work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Basic communication skills and courtesy required.

Additional Information

Full-time position, no travel required, non-relocation eligible. Salary depends on location, experience, and internal equity. Benefits include potential bonuses and stock awards. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accessibility inquiries, contact [e-mail] or call 877-612-7547.

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