Material Handler I

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate movement, delivery, and maintenance of inventory across warehouse and production areas. This role ensures adherence to inventory control standards, aligning physical material flow with systematic data accuracy. Working in coordination with the Inventory Control Group, the Material Handler supports operational efficiency, material integrity, and inventory accuracy throughout all logistics functions.

Essential Job Duties

• Organize and stage materials efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision, ensuring quality standards are met and supporting timely delivery to customers.
• Apply and maintain inventory control methods to ensure product and component accuracy on the production floor, including Kanban and point-of-use replenishment systems.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility, including cleanroom environments, in accordance with operational and safety guidelines.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Utilize inventory control systems to track, retrieve, process, and deliver materials to production areas with a strong sense of urgency.
• Collaborate with logistics and production teams to standardize and continuously improve inventory control processes.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Support all production areas and locations holding inventory, ensuring material availability and accuracy.
• Perform data entry and reporting using Microsoft Office applications and current data collection systems.
• Maintain, control, and monitor inventory transactions within the inventory management system with a high level of precision and accountability.

Basic Job Skills

• Strong computer and process skills; proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and maintain a strong sense of urgency.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performing well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, VLMs, and material handling tools).

Employer Requirements 

• Experience in material handling operations preferred, with a focus on inventory control and production support.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, VLMs) preferred.
• Ability to adhere to established attendance, safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Proficiency with computer systems such as Microsoft Office, SAP, Agile, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.

Education and/or Experience 

 High School Diploma or GED and 0-2 years relevant experience 

Certifications/License

Forklift Certification 

Physical Requirements

• Require constant (5-8 hours/day) lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Requires frequent (2-5 hours/day) pushing up to 50 pounds, sustained visual concentration on small areas and repetitive hand motions on a daily basis
• Requires occasional (up to 2 hours/day) bending, crawling, crouching, climbing, sitting, kneeling, reaching on a daily basis
• Frequently sustained visual concentration on small areas (e.g. monitors, screens, spreadsheets, legal documents, etc.)

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $38,480 and $45,760 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment.   Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.