Electronics Material Handler 3

Summary: The Material Handler 3 is responsible for taking raw or bulk electronic components and processing them for production. This includes forming, bending, cutting, pre-assembling, etc. and counting parts to match the Bill of Materials (BOM) and customer requirements. The primary goal is to minimize assembly line downtime and ensure zero component defects prior to soldering.

Previous electronics or inventory experience is preferred but not required. The company is willing to train a dependable individual who demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities/ Principal Duties:
• Form, bend, trim, and cut leads on various through-hole and electronic components using hand tools, jigs, or dedicated forming and cutting machines.
• Review the Bill of Materials (BOM), pull required parts from inventory, and verify part numbers, electrical values, and component polarity.
• Inspect electronic components for external damage, correct part numbers, and compliance with technical specifications.
• Identify and count electronic components stored in reels, trays, tubes, bags, and other packaging.
• Compare physical quantities to inventory records and report discrepancies.
• Completes required inventory transfers and material transactions accurately in the company’s computer system.
• Maintain accurate labeling and traceability of electronic components.
• Separate and clearly identify damaged, questionable, expired, or nonconforming materials.
• Follow established procedures for moisture-sensitive, static-sensitive, and temperature-sensitive components.
• Handle electronic components and printed circuit boards according to ESD-control requirements.
• Follow inventory rotation requirements, including first-in, first-out practices when applicable.
• Monitor material locations and report shortages, overages, misplaced materials, or labeling concerns.
• Keep inventory shelves, storage areas, carts, and workstations clean and organized.
• Safely operates carts, pallet jacks, ladders, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Follow all company safety, quality, inventory-control, and manufacturing procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills:
• Take responsibility for the quality of one’s individual work.
• Demonstrates accuracy and neatness in their work.
• Cooperative and dependable, highly motivated, and trustworthy.
• Respect and work effectively with fellow team members.
• Will notify manager if team is not following quality processes.
• Will present new ideas and improvements to manager.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous material handling, inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or electronics manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to identify and distinguish similar part numbers and electronic components.
• Basic computer, math, and data-entry skills.
• Ability to use counting scales, reel counters, scanners, and inventory systems after training.
• Ability to read and follow labels, work instructions, inventory records, and procedures.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Dependable attendance and a willingness to learn are required.

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Two years experience in a material handling position is preferred but not required.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
• Work is performed in stockroom, warehouse, and electronic manufacturing areas.
• The position requires regular walking, standing, bending, reaching, and moving materials between locations.
• Frequent use of hand tools, jigs, forming, and cutting machines.
• Must have sufficient visual ability, with or without corrective lenses, to read small component labels, part numbers, and quantities.
• Must be able to handle small electronic components and packaging carefully.
• Must be able to lift or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must follow ESD, lifting, ladder, equipment-safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Equipment: Knowledge of and skills in the use of counting equipment (counting scales and reel counters) and various component prepping machines.
Work Environment: Job functions will be performed in & around production, warehouse, and offices.
Training: The company will provide training in electronic component identification, inventory cycle counting, reel counter and scale operation, inventory transactions, material traceability, ESD controls, moisture-sensitive component handling, safety requirements, and company inventory procedures. The employee must successfully complete required training and demonstrate the ability to count, document, and move materials safely and accurately before working independently.