Material Handler II — Inventory & Logistics Specialist

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Material Coordinator in Austin, TX to locate, audit, and transfer kits and materials, ensuring accurate inventory and timely deliveries in a manufacturing setting.

The role involves operating equipment, updating inventory records in SAP/Oracle, and supporting safe material flow. This demanding position requires physical stamina and strict safety adherence, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• This is a physically demanding role requiring standing, walking and the ability to operate or drive heavy machinery such as forklifts.
• Ability to distinguish colors and work in a clean room environment may be required.
• Follows documented safety standards and processes while supporting inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Locates, audits and transfers kits or materials as required.
• May perform satellite receiving functions.
• May perform materials pick-up or drop-off at vendor sites (requiring the use of a van or truck).
• Performs cycle count to verify and maintain inventory; identifies and processes nonconforming material.
• Under direction from management, prevents accumulation of excess or exceptional material. Moves stock as required.
• In a manufacturing environment, may replenish empty line-side bins.
• Receives parts and updates inventory records; may perform transactions in Oracle, or other inventory systems. Verifies vendor delivery before accepting parts and/or inventory. May monitor, update and maintain shortage reports including review of work orders.
• Under direction from supervisor, purges stock of excess and obsolete material. Takes action necessary to rework, transfer, or scrap these items.
• Operates powered industrial vehicles as assigned; may operate pallet jack, electric pallet jack and/or forklift. May drive a van or truck if necessary, or operate overhead crane. Adheres to all safety standards and protocols. Trains other Material Coordinators as required.
• Regulates and prepares material for delivery to the cleanroom environment.
• Employees may be assigned to work in a spares environment, with a heavier focus on activities related to inventory management. Performs transactions in SAP.

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Material Coordinator in Austin, TX to locate, audit, and transfer kits and materials, ensuring accurate inventory and timely deliveries in a manufacturing setting.

The role involves operating equipment, updating inventory records in SAP/Oracle, and supporting safe material flow. This demanding position requires physical stamina and strict safety adherence, with opportunities for growth and benefits.