Material Handler

About the role

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.

What You'll Do

• In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
• Senior Material Handler- This position is an Onsite role.

• Perform daily inventory control activities, including cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Analyze inventory trends, investigate root causes of variances, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve inventory performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records through timely and precise transactions within inventory management systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Receiving teams to resolve inventory issues, locate missing materials, and correct delivery discrepancies.
• Serve as a key point of contact for inventory-related inquiries, providing exceptional support to internal customers and collaborating with technical support teams as needed.
• Verify, document, and process incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy of quantities, part numbers, and shipping documentation.
• Inspect outbound shipments to ensure materials are packaged and shipped according to company and customer requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment, including hand trucks and pallet jacks, to transport materials safely between receiving, storage, and production areas.
• Support production operations by pulling, staging, and delivering materials to manufacturing areas while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Process inventory transactions, shipping activities, and material movements through SAP and other inventory management systems.
• Generate and analyze SAP reports to monitor inventory performance, identify discrepancies, and support operational decision-making.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain detailed records in support of inventory, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality in all inventory and material handling activities.
• Safely lift, move, and transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
• SAP Experience
• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery (forklift, pallet jack) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift and move heavy loads safely; physical stamina required.
• Experience with inventory control, quality inspection, and record-keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of related experience

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $24.04 - $40.87 Per Hour Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
• Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
• Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

• At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking.
• Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy.
• KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.