Material Handler III

Bruker; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; 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 in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Material Handler III to support inbound logistics and production scheduling. You will unload, inspect, and process inbound orders in SAP, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate inventory records while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requires 3+ years warehousing experience and forklift certification; SAP Material Movement preferred. Base pay ranges from $21.50 to $38.00 per hour with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related warehouse experience.
• Must have current forklift certification.
• Experience with SAP Material Movement preferred.
• Knowledge of export compliance regulations preferred.
• Excellent clerical, data entry, and inventory accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload and process inbound orders in SAP.
• Inspect shipments for damage; record discrepancies.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack for loading/unloading.
• Prepare orders for shipment and pack/crate as needed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and participate in audits.

Skills

Time management

Forklift certification

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Warehouse operations

Tools

SAP Material Movement

Excel

Word

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

Material Handler III

Job Locations

US-CA-Santa Barbara

Job ID

2026-19887

Job Function

Logistics & Supply Chain

Base Salary Range

Base Min: USD $21.50/Hr.

Base Max: USD $38.00/Hr.

Overview

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 Canopy.

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

• Unload and process in-bound orders for receipt in SAP
• Inspect inbound shipments for damage or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• Operate forklift, 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
• Review, and pack/crate orders for shipment.
• Process orders for shipment in standard courier system software e. Fedex, UPS
• Monitor, and order shipping supplies
• Store sub-assemblies and raw materials in warehouse.
• Pick orders and material for other departments according to pick list and material requisitions.
• Process Non Conforming Material transactions, including issuing replacements, and returning material to Vendor
• Assist with daily cycle counting and inventory accuracy objectives.
• Participate in internal and external audits as necessary.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental standards
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Time management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be have a current and valid forklift certification
• Experience with SAP Material Movement module is preferred
• Knowledge of Export compliance regulations preferred
• Experience and understanding of warehouse operations, and ability to apply that knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
• Excellent clerical, data entry skills to maintain integrity of inventory accuracy in database, file records and perform routine audits
• Ability to resolve issues and make recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow daily standard work instructions with minimal supervision, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
• Working knowledge and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft based programs, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
• 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.
• May be asked to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Job requires frequent bending, stooping and kneeling
• Minimum of 3-years related Warehouse experience required.
• Experience in fast pace technical manufacturing environment required

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $21.50 and $38.00/hr. and 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.