Materials Handler III/Coach

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics is seeking a Warehouse Materials Specialist responsible for Inventory Accuracy in the Stockroom and ensuring production material availability for assigned programs. You will handle material requests, perform cycle counts, restock shelves, and reconcile returned kits while mentoring teammates.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5+ years of materials/warehouse experience; 3+ years of experience leading and training others in complex materials/warehouse tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor others and train staff.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Proven track record of completing projects on time.

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 and locate material in the computerized system
• Ensure correct balances via cycle counts and investigate discrepancies
• Complete reconciliation of returned kits from the production floor and document discrepancies
• Research and identify material-related issues using the computerized system
• Provide assistance and direction to lower level employees
• Monitor reports to ensure materials are stored and located properly for production
• May oversee cycle count processes and report accuracy levels
• Train warehouse coworkers in specific areas of expertise
• All employees must uphold quality to meet customer satisfaction
• May operate forklifts and scissor lifts if required

Skills

Materials management

Warehouse operations

Leadership/Training

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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