Materials Handler III/Coach

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,489,000 - 63,163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Rochester, MN, is seeking a warehouse/materials handler to ensure inventory accuracy and supply production materials for assigned programs. You will stock, cycle count, and reconcile discrepancies while mentoring junior staff.

The role is full-time, shift 1 (M–Th 05:30–16:00), with a safety-sensitive environment and a compensation range of $17.62–$22.03 USD per hour. Benchmark offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k), PTO, and health/dental/vision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of materials/warehouse experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading and training others in complex materials/warehouse tasks.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor others and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently or in teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and use continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Fill material requests from all areas of production promptly.
• Monitor reports to ensure priority material is delivered on time.
• Restock shelves and locate materials in the computerized system.
• Maintain correct balances via cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile returned kits and research discrepancies.
• Research material issues using system inquiries.
• Provide guidance to lower level employees.
• Oversee cycle count process and report accuracy.
• Train warehouse coworkers in areas of expertise.
• Ensure quality to meet customer satisfaction.
• Operate heavy equipment if required.

Skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentor others

Discretion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Accounts for the Inventory Accuracy of the Stockroom and ensures the availability of production material for the assigned programs. Provides material to the appropriate departments as required. Inventories material from Receiving or that which may be returned from Production. Trains and mentors new employees to the function or retraining for incumbents.

Responsibilities

• Fill Material requests from all areas of production in a prompt manner
• Monitor appropriate reports to ensure priority material is delivered to the correct location in a timely manner
• Restock shelves with incoming material from various sources and locate the material in the computerized system
• Ensure the correct balances are maintained by the performance of Cycle Counts and complete a thorough investigation of any discrepancies found while Cycle Counting
• Complete Reconciliation of returned kits from the production floor, including fully researching and documenting all discrepancies found
• Research and identify Material related issues using all available inquiries within the computerized system
• Provide assistance and direction to lower level employees
• Monitor a variety of reports to ensure materials stored in the warehouse are ordered and in the appropriate location, prior to the production requirement
• May oversee cycle count process, evaluate results, track and report inventory accuracy levels
• Train warehouse coworkers in specific areas of expertise
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.
• May be required to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts

Other information

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5+ years of materials/warehouse experience; 3+ years of experience leading and training others in complex materials/warehouse tasks
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor others
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well as an individual or on teams
• Require little supervision for completion of tasks
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity

Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.

Education

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-Th 0530-1600

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Range: $17.62 to $22.03 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing [e-mail].

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].