Material Handler / Inventory Specialist (US Citizenship Required)

FLIR Systems, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a detail-oriented Material Handler / Inventory Specialist to support manufacturing and engineering operations. You will receive, label, stock, and transport materials to keep projects moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting shipping/receiving, and working across teams in a fast-paced environment. US citizenship is required; export control license eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in manufacturing/warehouse/inventory/logistics preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and components.
• Label, package, and prepare materials for storage or production use.
• Stock, issue, and kit materials to support production and engineering activities.
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including documentation and transaction processing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory control activities.
• Coordinate freight shipments and assist with logistics activities.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, and handled according to procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

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.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Material Handler / Inventory Specialist and play a key role in supporting manufacturing and engineering operations. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for receiving, handling, labeling, stocking, and transporting materials to ensure products and projects move efficiently through the organization. You will help maintain inventory accuracy, support shipping and receiving activities, and contribute to a well-organized, high-performing stockroom environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and collaborating across multiple teams.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and components
• Label, package, and prepare materials for storage or production use
• Stock, handle, issue, and kit materials to support production and engineering activities
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including documentation and transaction processing
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory control activities
• Coordinate freight shipments and assist with logistics activities
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, and handled according to established procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, stockroom, or logistics environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

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.

#AnyThreatAnywhere 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.