Material Handler / Inventory Associate (US Citizenship Required)

flir; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a reliable Material Handler / Inventory Associate to support manufacturing and engineering operations. This hands-on role involves receiving, stocking, organizing, moving, and issuing materials to sustain production and inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse or stockroom environments, ability to work cross-functionally, and a focus on detail in a fast-paced setting. US citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in warehouse, stockroom, shipping/receiving, inventory or material handling.
• Experience receiving, stocking, picking, packing, kitting, or issuing materials.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, components, and supplies.
• Label, store, and organize materials in designated stock locations.
• Pick, issue, and kit materials to support manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Transport materials throughout the facility as required.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including documentation and inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with audits and cycle counts.
• Prepare materials for shipment and coordinate outbound freight as needed.
• Ensure materials are identified, handled, and stored according to procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized stockroom and warehouse environment.
• Support additional warehouse, inventory, and logistics activities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

ERP

MRP

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **

Position is ideal for candidates with warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, stockroom, or inventory experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler / Inventory Associate to support manufacturing and engineering operations. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for receiving, stocking, organizing, moving, and issuing materials throughout the facility to support production needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a warehouse, stockroom, shipping/receiving, inventory, or material handling environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position offers the opportunity to work with multiple teams while helping maintain inventory accuracy, support production schedules, and ensure materials are available when needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, components, and supplies

• Label, store, and organize materials in designated stockroom or warehouse locations

• Pick, issue, and kit materials to support manufacturing and engineering activities

• Transport materials throughout the facility as required

• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including documentation and inventory transactions

• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory audits and cycle counts

• Prepare materials for shipment and coordinate outbound freight as needed

• Ensure materials are properly identified, handled, and stored according to established procedures

• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe stockroom and warehouse environment

• Support additional warehouse, inventory, and logistics activities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse, stockroom, shipping/receiving, inventory, logistics, or material handling environment

• Experience receiving, stocking, picking, packing, kitting, or issuing materials

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems

• Inventory counting, cycle count, or inventory reconciliation experience

• Forklift certification or previous forklift experience

• Experience supporting production, assembly, or engineering operations

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.