Material Handler II

Bruker Daltonics; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics is seeking a Material Handler in Santa Barbara, CA to help ensure inbound freight meets quality standards and supports production schedules. The role focuses on timely packing, accurate inventory, and smooth shipping processes.

You will pack orders, operate packing equipment, and use standard courier systems while maintaining precise records and contributing to audits. The position requires physical readiness and the ability to work in a fast-paced technical manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related warehouse experience.
• Experience in fast-paced technical manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for the majority of the shift.
• Must be able to push cart holding up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP Material Movement module preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, pack, and prepare orders for shipment in boxes, pallets, and crates.
• Operate packing equipment such as Mini Pak’r and banding equipment.
• Use dolly/pallet jack to load and unload material.
• Process orders in standard courier systems (FedEx, UPS).
• Monitor and order shipping supplies; store sub-assemblies and raw materials.
• Perform cycle counting and contribute to inventory accuracy.
• Participate in internal and external audits as necessary.
• Maintain accurate data entry to ensure inventory records.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

SAP Material Movement

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 11,000 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker’s four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Bruker Spatial Biology.

As a Material Handler, you see the impossible in front of you and find a way to succeed! Through your creativity and commitment to success, you ensure that our inbound freight meets our quality standards and is processed and accurately accounted for. The work you do ensures that we are able to maintain our demanding production schedules so that we can continue to provide our customers with industry-leading scientific instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ability to review, and pack orders for shipment, including boxes, pallets and crates
• Able to operate packing equipment – Mini Pak’r, Sealed Air Molding Wheel, banding equipment
• Ability to operate dolly/pallet jack to load and unload material
• Working Knowledge and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft based programs, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to process orders for shipment in standard courier system software e. Fedex, UPS
• Ability to monitor, and order shipping supplies
• Able to store sub-assemblies and raw materials in warehouse
• Able to pick orders and material for other departments according to pick list and material requisitions
• Ability to assist with daily cycle counting and inventory accuracy objectives
• Excellent clerical, data entry skills to maintain integrity of inventory accuracy in database, file records and perform routine audits
• Ability to participate in internal and external audits as necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental standards
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• May be asked to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Job requires frequent bending, stooping and kneeling

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Material Movement module is preferred
• Knowledge of export compliance regulations preferred
• E xperience and understanding of warehouse operations, and is capable of applying knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
• Ability to follow daily standard work instructions, with minimal supervision, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
• Minimum of 1-year related Warehouse experience required.
• Experience in fast pace technical manufacturing environment required
• Must be able to work standing, sitting and walking for the majority of a scheduled shift.
• Must be able to push cart holding up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $18.00 per hr and $28.00 per hr provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.