Materials Flow Specialist | Lean 5S & Production Support

Axiom Electronics; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Electronics in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to manage the flow of materials and products in manufacturing. You will record movements, verify accuracy, and ensure parts are ready for production lines under general supervision.

The role requires lean manufacturing awareness (5S, Kaizen), the ability to lift 25–40 pounds, proficient basic computer and math skills, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent with some manufacturing training.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to stand and walk for eight hours.
• Must be able to learn to identify component types and perform repetitive, detailed work using small hand tools.
• Limited knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices including 5S and the 8 wastes.
• Lean 101, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen or other Lean Manufacturing awareness.
• Ability to read and understand documentation (in English) to process circuit board assembly products.
• Able to frequently lift 25-40 pounds totes.
• General computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines. Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed.
• May operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. This position must perform these responsibilities with an awareness of all Axiom company, and departmental requirements.
• Correct counts, packaging of parts and component ID
• Material storage procedures
• Ensuring orders are picked and set up properly to meet demands of the production flow
• Pulling materials using an ERP generated pick list (Turnkey = Axiom MRP tracked inventory)
• Auditing materials supplied by customer (Consignment inventory)
• Processing all transactions into appropriate Axiom systems
• Maintaining necessary paperwork for materials processed
• Cycle counting
• Filling Requisitions and Shortages
• Processing parts through baking oven as required
• Investigating and processing adjustments and cycle counts
• Lot control work order processing
• Processing dispositioned discrepant material
• Return of consigned material to customer
• Daily 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Month End reporting
• Maintain quality standards in all aspects of work.
• Accurately record and track labor and quality data.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to detect quality defects and correct the process to prevent further recurrence.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships within and between areas.
• Carry out all duties in a proficient, orderly and safe manner while maintaining a positive attitude and solid attendance record.
• Follow all applicable procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

English literacy

Teamwork

Numerical ability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Manufacturing training

Tools

ERP systems

MRP/Turnkey

Computers

Hand tools

Job description

Axiom Electronics in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to manage the flow of materials and products in manufacturing. You will record movements, verify accuracy, and ensure parts are ready for production lines under general supervision.

The role requires lean manufacturing awareness (5S, Kaizen), the ability to lift 25–40 pounds, proficient basic computer and math skills, and strong attention to detail.