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To strengthen our team in Allentown, we are looking for you as a(n) Material Handler.\r\nThe Material Handler is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the efficient management of materials, inventory, warehouse activities, shipping and receiving, and ERP system transactions. This position serves as a critical link between Production, Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, and Logistics to ensure materials are available when needed, inventory records remain accurate, and finished goods and incoming materials flow efficiently throughout the facility. The role requires hands-on warehouse support, strong ERP proficiency, inventory management expertise, and the ability to respond quickly to changing production priorities while maintaining lot traceability and compliance requirements.\r\nResponsibilities:\r\nMaterial handling and production support: review the Operations Board and Epicor to prioritize daily production requirements; issue raw materials to production jobs; stage and deliver materials; support real-time production material requests; reissue materials when schedules or job assignments change; and receive completed production lots into inventory.\r\nInventory management and transaction accuracy: perform scheduled cycle counts; investigate, research, correct, and reconcile inventory discrepancies; process Material Issues, Material Returns, Production Receipts, Inventory Transfers, and Goods Receipts in Epicor; and maintain inventory accuracy and lot traceability throughout the manufacturing process.\r\nWarehouse organization and material flow: organize warehouse inventory to improve accessibility and efficiency; label materials and storage locations; maintain orderly warehouse and production support areas; stage materials for upcoming production and outbound shipments; and assist with locating materials to support efficient material flow.\r\nShipping, receiving, and logistics support: receive incoming materials and verify deliveries; process Bills of Lading and shipping documentation; coordinate pickups with freight carriers, UPS, FedEx, and other transportation providers; pick, pack, build, wrap, stage, and prepare customer shipments; and receive and distribute incoming mail and business deliveries.\r\nProduction and department coordination: communicate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, Logistics, and other departments regarding material availability, job creation requests, production requirements, shortages, bottlenecks, and inventory questions to support uninterrupted workflow.\r\nAdministrative and ERP support: process Goods Receipts and purchasing transactions in Epicor to support vendor invoice processing; complete ERP transactions that enable Accounting to process vendor invoices, payroll-related billing, and approved business expenses; and maintain accurate purchasing and receiving records.\r\nRequirements:\r\nHigh School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.\r\n3+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, manufacturing support, shipping and receiving, logistics, or a related operational environment.\r\nDemonstrated experience performing inventory transactions, supporting production material needs, maintaining lot traceability, resolving inventory discrepancies, and coordinating material flow in a manufacturing environment.\r\nForklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.\r\nExperience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor, strongly preferred.\r\nStrong understanding of material handling, inventory control, warehouse flow, and production support requirements.\r\nProficiency in Epicor ERP or comparable ERP systems, including Material Issues, Material Returns, Production Receipts, Inventory Transfers, and Goods Receipts.\r\nWorking knowledge of lot traceability, cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and inventory reconciliation practices.\r\nAbility to safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other warehouse material handling equipment.\r\nStrong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook skills for communication, tracking, and administrative support.\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, Logistics, and other cross-functional stakeholders.\r\nStrong attention to detail, transaction accuracy, organization, and data integrity.\r\nAbility to prioritize multiple tasks, respond to changing production needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to identify material shortages, inventory variances, bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities.\r\nWhat do we offer?\r\nWACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.\r\nCompensation and Incentive plans\r\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1\r\nPaid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays\r\nPaid parental leave\r\nWellbeing fund\r\nFlexible hybrid work arrangements\r\n401(k) with company match\r\nEducation Assistance Program\r\nCareer development and advancement opportunities\r\nSupport for Community Involvement\r\nWe are looking forward to your online . 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