Senior Material Handler: Inventory Accuracy & Flow

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking an Expert Material Handler to safely receive, store, move, pick, stage, and issue materials, supporting inventory accuracy and efficient production flow.

You will work independently, resolve issues, follow safety procedures, and train others, with responsibilities spanning ERP/WMS transactions, cycle counts, forklift operation, and cross-department coordination to maintain orderly warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of warehouse and inventory-control processes.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems and handheld RF scanners preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite and RF-SMART is a plus.
• Ability to research and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, part numbers, condition, and supporting documentation.
• Pick, pack, stage, and deliver materials accurately and on schedule.
• Move inventory between locations and production areas.
• Perform inventory transactions using WMS, ERP systems, RF scanners, or other inventory-control technology.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations, quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required information.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Research and resolve material shortages, incorrect locations, receiving issues, picking errors, and other inventory discrepancies.
• Process material transfers, returns, replenishments, and other warehouse transactions.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, packaged, stored, and protected from damage.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations and follow 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow FIFO, FEFO, lot-control, or other inventory-rotation requirements when applicable.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, Production, Shipping, Quality, and other departments to resolve material issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, material flow, inventory accuracy, productivity, and safety.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory audits.
• Train and mentor new or less-experienced material handlers on processes, systems, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for complex material-handling and inventory issues.
• Follow all company safety, quality, security, and operational procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/WMS systems

RF scanners

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

RF-SMART

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking an Expert Material Handler to safely receive, store, move, pick, stage, and issue materials, supporting inventory accuracy and efficient production flow.

You will work independently, resolve issues, follow safety procedures, and train others, with responsibilities spanning ERP/WMS transactions, cycle counts, forklift operation, and cross-department coordination to maintain orderly warehouse operations.