Material Handler III (Mon-Fri 5:30am-2:00pm)

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Job Summary:
The Material Handler Level 3 is an advanced role within the warehouse and inventory management team at our tech manufacturing facility. This role is primarily responsible for handling critical inventory transactions, including material transfers, Return to Stock (RTS) processing, cycle counts, and resolving inventory discrepancies. The Material Handler Level 3 works closely with warehouse, kitting, and production teams to ensure accurate and timely management of inventory, supporting smooth operations and maintaining data integrity in the inventory system. This position requires a high degree of attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and proficiency with inventory management systems to ensure that materials are correctly accounted for and readily available for production and other internal needs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Inventory Management & Transactions:
Material Transfers: Perform accurate and timely transfer of materials between departments or storage locations, ensuring that all transactions are properly logged in the inventory management system.
Return to Stock (RTS): Handle the RTS process for materials returning from the production line or other departments, ensuring that materials are inspected, reconciled, and correctly returned to stock.
Cycle Counting: Participate in regular cycle counting activities to verify physical inventory against system records, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and location data.
Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies, working with warehouse, quality, and production teams to determine the root cause of issues such as mismatches in material counts or misplaced stock.
Inventory Adjustments: Process adjustments to inventory when necessary, ensuring that all changes are properly documented and approved in accordance with company policies.
Inventory Integrity & Process Improvement:
Data Accuracy: Ensure that all inventory transactions are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner, minimizing discrepancies between physical and system records.
System Updates: Update inventory management systems (e.g., ERP or WMS) with all relevant transaction data, ensuring up-to-date stock information for all stakeholders.
Stock Reconciliation: Assist with reconciling inventory at the end of reporting periods or after large inventory movements, ensuring alignment between system records and physical inventory.
Error Prevention: Identify common sources of inventory errors, such as incorrect material handling or system entry issues, and propose improvements to minimize recurring problems.
Collaboration & Communication:
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse, kitting, production, and quality teams to ensure materials are transferred, stocked, and available when needed.
Internal Communication: Maintain clear communication with relevant departments about stock levels, material availability, and any ongoing inventory issues that may affect production schedules.
Reporting: Assist in preparing and delivering regular reports on inventory status, discrepancies, and cycle count results to warehouse supervisors and inventory control personnel.
Compliance & Safety:
Adherence to Procedures: Follow all standard operating procedures related to inventory transactions, material handling, and safety guidelines.
Safety Standards: Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations, including the safe handling of materials and adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Audit Readiness: Ensure that all inventory records and processes are audit-ready at all times, with proper documentation and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Job Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required. Additional technical coursework or certifications in inventory management, logistics, or warehousing is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or a similar role, preferably within a tech manufacturing environment.
ERP/WMS System Proficiency: Experience using inventory management systems such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system or Warehouse Management System (WMS) is required.
Technical Skills:
Inventory Transaction Expertise: Strong knowledge of inventory transactions, such as material transfers, RTS processing, cycle counting, and discrepancy correction.
Analytical Ability: Ability to interpret inventory data, spot discrepancies, and recommend solutions to maintain stock accuracy.
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail in handling inventory transactions, data entry, and material tracking to ensure accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office tools for inventory reporting and documentation.
Soft Skills & Competencies:
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying and addressing inventory discrepancies and process inefficiencies.
Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication…

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