Operator - Material Handler

Manage and maintain warehouse inventory accuracy, ensure timely deliveries to internal/external customers, and uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards (SOX/ISO). The role operates material handling equipment, performs cycle counts and inventory reconciliation, processes shipments and site-to-site transfers, and partners with Procurement, Finance, and Quality on compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Success requires strong organization, attention to detail, proficiency with inventory systems (SAP / Material Master), safe equipment operation, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Main Responsibilities:

Receiving:

• Ensure timely and accurate receipts of incoming materials.
• Verify proper documentation for all receipts.
• Process transactions accurately and promptly in SAP.
• Maintain record retention for all receipt documents.
• Document any discrepancies and collaborate with Procurement to resolve issues.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. • Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Inventory management:

• Maintain, and issue inventory with FIFO requirement timely.
• Perform SOX‑compliant cycle counts, create storage bin locations; collaborate with procurement maintain part/material data in inventory systems (SAP / Material Master).
• Work with Procurement to process/scrap damaged parts.
• Support IATF/ISO/Quality audits.

Shipping & logistics:

• Execute site‑to‑site transfers.

• Package, process, and label outgoing shipments.

• Generate shipping documents.

• Retain records per policy.

• Evaluate freight options for lowest cost.

• Ship to meet on‑dock dates.

• Safety & EHS: Adhere to safety/environmental procedures; apply ergonomic handling techniques; process chemicals per company and local regulations; proactively prevent incidents; maintain a clean, orderly workplace.

• Continuous improvement & projects: Lead/assist implementation of new procedures and policies; recommend changes to process flows; drive quality improvement, cost reduction/avoidance/containment; actively engage in lean initiatives (6S, TPM, CIP)

Other Responsibilities:

• Mentorship & consultation: Maintain and improve knowledge of Materials processes; mentor team members; serve as point of contact for internal customers and buyers; respond via phone, email, and systems.
• Meetings & communication: Engage in area/department meetings; surface ideas, concerns, and issues to supervisor; contribute to auditing activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Experience

• At least O-level or Secondary School Level or any equivalent qualification

• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping/logistics.

• Proficiency with inventory management software (SAP / Material Master).

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (manual/electric pallet jacks, forklifts, delivery vehicles); relevant certification required for powered equipment.

• Working knowledge of SOX cycle counting and ISO/quality audit practices.

• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and on‑time delivery.

Must Have Technical Skills

• SAP Inventory Management / Material Master data maintenance.

• Cycle counting, reconciliation, and root‑cause analysis (SOX‑aligned).

• Material handling equipment operation (pallet jacks).

• Shipping documentation & systems.

Must Have Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.

• Clear, timely communication with cross‑functional partners.

• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset (lean thinking).

• Reliability under time constraints; ownership of deliverables.

Highly Desirable/Preferred skills or experience

• Experience creating/maintaining bin location structures and consigned vs. owned materials processing.

• Hands‑on participation in lean programs (6S, TPM, CIP) with measurable outcomes.

• Prior involvement in IATF, ISO, Quality, and Finance (SOX) audit support.

• Familiarity with ergonomics and chemical handling compliance in warehouse settings.