Material Handler (Inventory Control)

Huntsman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day One

401K match

Competitive healthcare

Job summary

Huntsman in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Material Handler (Inventory Control) to support the Advanced Materials division. You will manage receipts, movements, and storage of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes SAP-driven inventory, cycle counts, and adherence to safety protocols. It offers a structured growth path with Tier-like qualification progressions and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years in warehouse, material handling, inventory control, or logistics.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar powered equipment.
• Experience with SAP or similar inventory systems and cycle counts.
• Proficiency with Excel/Outlook and ability to learn company systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, move, stage, and deliver materials and goods across the site.
• Verify material numbers, quantities, labels, and documentation before acceptance or issuing materials.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support production by delivering correct materials on time and returning unused items.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO and accurate inventory records; assist with audits and discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

SAP

Lean & 5S

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vanquish

Drexel equipment

Job description

Job Description: Material Handler (Inventory Control) Huntsman is seeking a Material Handler (Inventory Control) supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Los Angeles, California. This position will report to the Logistics Manager.

Job Scope Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations & Material Handling Receive, inspect, identify, store, move, stage, and deliver raw materials, packaging materials, hazardous materials, and finished goods throughout the site.
• Verify material numbers, lot numbers, quantities, labels, packaging condition, and required documentation before materials are accepted, moved, or issued.
• Operate forklifts, Drexel equipment, manual pallet jacks, drum lifters, scissor lifts, scales, label printers, and other approved warehouse equipment.
• Support production and packaging areas by delivering the correct materials, quantities, and lots on time and returning unused materials to the appropriate storage location.
• Maintain proper storage, segregation, and inventory rotation practices, including FIFO or FEFO when applicable.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging finished goods, verifying Quality Control release, and preparing materials for internal or external shipment.

Inventory Control & Documentation

• Complete accurate and timely SAP and Vanquish transactions for receipts, transfers, goods issues, returns, scrap, cycle counts, and approved inventory adjustments.
• Perform cycle counts, reconcile physical inventory to system records, research discrepancies, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock labels, storage locations, inventory records, and material traceability throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Support inventory audits and promptly communicate unresolved discrepancies, damaged materials, labeling concerns, or transaction errors.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, chemical-handling procedures, site rules, and required personal protective equipment practices.
• Safely handle and stage hazardous materials, including flammable and corrosive chemicals, in accordance with established procedures.
• Wear required respiratory protection and successfully complete applicable medical clearance, fit testing, and training.
• Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks, damaged materials, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse, dock, yard, and storage areas using 5S and housekeeping practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, inventory accuracy, material flow, storage practices, and operational efficiency; support Lean and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and train others when assigned.

What Success Looks Like During Your First Year

• Safely and consistently perform assigned warehouse and material handling responsibilities in accordance with Huntsman procedures.
• Demonstrates safe and proficient forklift operation and completes all required equipment qualifications.
• Completes SAP inventory transactions accurately and on time with minimal preventable discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate material identification, storage locations, inventory rotation, documentation, and traceability.
• Reliably supports multiple production and packaging areas by delivering the correct materials and quantities on schedule.
• Successfully completes assigned training and qualification milestones and contributes practical ideas that improve safety, warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, or material flow.

Career Growth

At Huntsman, we invest in developing our Material Handlers. Through our structured Tier Qualification Program, associates have the opportunity to build warehouse, inventory control, equipment operation, and logistics skills while expanding their responsibilities and growing their careers. As associates successfully complete each Tier qualification, it result in expanded responsibilities and increased compensation. Associates may become eligible to begin the Tier qualification process after a minimum of 12 months based on demonstrated competency and business needs.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of warehouse, material handling, inventory control, or logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or comparable powered industrial equipment.
• Forklift certification is not required at the time of hire; Huntsman will provide required training and certification.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable inventory-management system and performing cycle counts or inventory reconciliation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn QT9, Workday, Vanquish, and other company systems.
• Ability to read and verify material numbers, lot numbers, labels, quantities, warehouse documents, production schedules, and written work instructions.
• Ability to prioritize changing requests while maintaining safety, accuracy, and timely service.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, staggered hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and adjusted schedules based on business needs.
• Ability to successfully complete required respiratory protection medical evaluations, fit testing, and safety training.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse or inventory-control experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous materials, or process manufacturing.
• Experience handling flammable, corrosive, temperature-controlled, or regulated materials.
• Experience supporting hazardous-material shipments, inventory audits, Lean activities, or 5S programs.
• Experience operating Drexel equipment, drum lifters, scissor lifts, or similar warehouse equipment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline.
• Inventory accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet service expectations.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Basic problem-solving and discrepancy-research skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation: frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive material-handling activities; lift, carry, push, pull, or position materials weighing up to 65 pounds; operate approved material-handling equipment after training; and wear required PPE and respiratory protection. Work is performed in warehouses, chemical manufacturing areas, cold rooms, warm rooms, freezers, shipping docks, outdoor yards, and other storage or operating areas. The environment may include temperature changes, noise, odors, dust, chemical vapors, moving equipment, and weather exposure.

What can we offer you?

• The hourly rate for this position at the time of hire is $30.20 per hour.
• This position is scheduled Monday through Friday on either 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• We consider a number of business-related factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training.
• Step progression is available based on qualification, with a minimum of 12 months before an associate may qualify for progression.
• Huntsman offers outstanding benefits which start from Day One. Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision. One additional week of paid time off - on top of vacation. 401K – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay, regardless of employee contribution. In addition to the 6% non-discretionary contribution, Huntsman will match $1 for every $1 you contribute up to a maximum match of 4% of eligible pay.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Additional Locations: Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.