Factory Material Handler

Job description

Introduction to the Job As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of parts required to build the latest computer chip-making machines. This position is responsible for executing advanced material handling activities while serving as a subject matter expert within the work center. The Material Handler 4 supports operational planning, inventory accuracy, process improvements, and employee development to ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. This role requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings, and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. This position facilitates the receipt, verification, computer transaction, and physical movement of inventory and non-inventory materials while mentoring team members, supporting shift priorities, and helping implement approved process improvements. Role and Responsibilities Complete daily work activities involving order processing, physical material movements, and inventory transactions within the assigned work center. Coordinate daily workflow priorities to ensure shift objectives and operational requirements are adequately covered and completed within established timeframes. Ensure work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements are followed and consistently utilized. Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer Assist leadership in prioritizing daily workload, resource allocation, and work center readiness. Execute and support effective shift pass-down communication to ensure continuity of operations between shifts. Support and monitor key performance indicators, service levels, and operational metrics to identify gaps and drive performance. Contribute to the safety and security of employees, materials, facilities, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Evaluate space utilization and recommend improvements to work center layouts and material flow. Manage inventory control activities and lead investigations into inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Escalate operational, inventory, quality, and safety concerns in a timely and professional manner while providing recommended solutions when appropriate. Lead and participate in continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and process optimization initiatives within the work center. Support implementation of approved process improvements, new procedures, and operational changes. Receive, inspect, and audit incoming materials for accuracy and compliance. Conduct daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy. Process material transactions through Oracle and other business systems. Coordinate material returns, transfers, and disposition activities as required. Package, prepare, and verify materials approved for shipment according to established procedures. Expedite and communicate material shortages, quality issues, and operational constraints within the work center. Maintain documentation and records in accordance with departmental procedures. Operate Material Handling Equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and efficient manner. Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned processes, systems, and operational workflows. Support new product introductions, system changes, process implementations, and training initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or material handling operations preferred. Experience with Oracle, SAP, Business Objects, Power BI, and SharePoint strongly preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. PowerPoint and Power BI experience preferred. Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or supporting less experienced employees in an operational environment preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting daily work coordination, workload prioritization, or operational initiatives preferred. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Kaizen environment preferred. Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, preferred. Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, root cause analysis, material flow, and quality audit processes preferred. 6 months experience working as an ASML Material Handler. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats. Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building. Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, and electronic e-mail systems. Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. Can learn and apply new information or skills. Requires employees and sub-contractors to work in a safe, professional, and ethical manner. Will require work for periods of time at a computer terminal, interspersed with meetings, phone calls and other communications activities. Other Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Can work under deadlines. The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level. Must wear all approved cleanroom attire; facemask, hood, coveralls, safety shoes, eyewear & gloves. Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. Can learn and apply new information or skills. The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently: $25.24-37.86 Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US. All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days. This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.