| Location | Chaska, MN |
Location: Chaska, MN 55318
Worksite: 3455 Lyman Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Company: Tokyo Electron
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Open Positions: 2
We are seeking two experienced Materials Handlers to support warehouse, inventory management, and manufacturing operations at Tokyo Electron's facility in Chaska, Minnesota.
This position is responsible for receiving incoming materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, processing work orders, stocking warehouse locations, and preparing material kits for manufacturing and production support teams.
The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of materials handling, warehouse, or inventory management experience, preferably in an assembly or manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, and experience using ERP inventory systems such as SAP are highly desirable.
This is a first-shift opportunity requiring excellent organizational skills, dependable attendance, a safety-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively with warehouse, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
Receive incoming materials, parts, supplies, and equipment and enter receipts into the inventory management system.
Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and receiving documentation.
Inspect received materials for accuracy, completeness, and visible damage.
Identify and report discrepancies, damaged materials, or unacceptable items.
Organize, label, and stock materials in designated warehouse and inventory locations.
Prepare, package, and document outgoing shipments.
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records, including weights and shipping information.
Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate material records using computerized inventory systems.
Process and receive work orders and update inventory records as materials move through the facility.
Locate, retrieve, distribute, and replenish materials to support manufacturing operations.
Monitor inventory organization, storage locations, and material availability.
Manage non-inventory items stored for various business units, including labeling, movement, and updating tracking lists.
Support warehouse space allocation and organization.
Assist with inventory accuracy, material traceability, and proper documentation.
Pick, organize, and kit materials according to production work orders and manufacturing requirements.
Deliver materials, components, and supplies to assembly, manufacturing, and support teams.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure materials are available when needed.
Review work orders and material requests to ensure accurate quantities and part identification.
Support special projects, material transfers, and internal distribution activities.
Coordinate storage requests for special projects and shipments.
Organize materials designated for scrap and coordinate removal with approved scrap suppliers.
Assist with special shipping and crating requests, including return material authorizations (RMAs).
Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled storage areas.
Communicate inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and warehouse issues to the appropriate team members.
Follow all warehouse, manufacturing, and environmental health and safety procedures.
Properly use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and safety glasses.
Safely handle packaged materials, tools, equipment, and closed chemical containers as required.
Operate warehouse equipment only when properly trained and authorized.
Maintain safe working conditions and report potential hazards.
Support a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
3–5 years of experience in materials handling, warehouse operations, inventory management, or a related manufacturing support role.
Previous experience working in an assembly, production, or manufacturing environment.
Experience receiving, stocking, picking, and distributing materials.
Ability to accurately enter and maintain information in computerized inventory systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Ability to read and follow work orders, shipping documents, and material handling instructions.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and accountability.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and learn new procedures.
Commitment to workplace safety and proper material handling practices.
Experience using SAP or a similar ERP inventory management system.
Forklift operation experience.
Experience preparing material kits for manufacturing or assembly operations.
Familiarity with warehouse inventory pickers, automated storage systems, or carousel equipment.
Experience supporting semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing operations.
Experience coordinating shipping, receiving, RMAs, and inventory transactions.
This position requires regular physical activity in an industrial warehouse and manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be able to:
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
Stand and walk for extended periods, potentially exceeding 10,000 steps during a shift.
Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas when required.
Use hand tools and warehouse equipment safely.
Work around manufacturing equipment and material storage systems.
Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety shoes. Additional protective equipment may be required.
The position involves operating automated warehouse carousel pods that may elevate workers approximately 15–20 feet. These systems include protective railings and automatic locking entry points.
After approximately six months, employees may be eligible for training and certification to operate forklifts or elevated inventory pickers, depending on operational needs.
The position may also involve moving sealed containers of maintenance or production-related chemicals. Employees are not expected to open or use these chemicals as part of their regular responsibilities.
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Weekend Work: Occasional on-call weekend work may be required.
This is an onsite position at Tokyo Electron's Chaska, Minnesota facility.
Qualified candidates will participate in a two-step interview process:
Initial phone interview.
Onsite Gemba walk to observe the work environment and discuss position expectations.