Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Warehouse Focal specializing in processing discrepant semiconductor material within a quality notification system. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of semiconductor materials and their handling procedures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various stakeholders, including vendors' engineers, consignment managers, and manufacturing operations business units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process discrepant semiconductor materials within a quality notification system, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company protocols.
2. Coordinate with vendors' engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to discrepant materials, fostering effective communication channels.
3. Collaborate with consignment managers to manage inventory and streamline the process of identifying and addressing discrepant materials.
4. Interface with manufacturing operations business units to understand their requirements and align processing procedures accordingly.
5. Maintain accurate records of discrepant materials, including documentation of processing steps, outcomes, and any related communications.
6. Implement and adhere to strict safety protocols in handling and processing semiconductor materials, prioritizing the well-being of personnel and the integrity of materials.
7. Continuously evaluate and improve processing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
8. Provide training and support to warehouse staff on proper handling and processing techniques for semiconductor materials.

Responsible for performing assigned duties ensuring compliance to established inventory control and safety policies, practices and procedures for the most efficient receiving, storage, movement and control of materials into, out of, between and within the company's facilities.  May have full charge of an assigned stockroom or stockroom area.  Maintains stock and storage areas in an orderly fashion.

May load or unload material, equipment, merchandise or supplies from trucks or vehicles.  May utilize small hand tools, proportional scales, and operate material handling equipment, including skids, pallet handlers, and hand trucks in the process of moving material in/out of loading area and within the storage facility.  Assigned duties may require training and certification to operate fork lift.

Performs physical and administrative inventory control duties, such as receiving, storing and issuing raw materials, parts, subassemblies, supplies and equipment.  Receives, sorts and counts goods.  Checks against documentation for proper nomenclature, identification and quantity.  Records receiving information.  Keeps records of damaged or defective items and any other discrepancies to documentation (shortages).  Identifies proper location for goods received and ensures accurate put away.  Receives, pulls and fills internal/external customer orders.  Completes proper paperwork.

May prepare kitting packages and perform kit audits.  May reject damaged goods or materials, correspond with appropriate party and prepare documentation to adjust for damages or shortages.  Verifies and maintains all supporting documentation.

May physically transfer material, equipment, kits and supplies required for internal/external customers.  Maintains free/floor stock and handles completed assemblies between work areas.  Where necessary, locates and transfer parts within the facility.  Verifies and maintains associated stock records, logs and other documentation.

Interfaces with other functional areas in order to provide information on material status, such as stock balances, coordinate shortages, etc.  May investigate shortages/out of balance conditions.  Takes appropriate corrective action.  Maintains necessary files and documentation.

Analyzes reports, such as production schedules, production attainment, and/or stock inventory levels to provide information on slow moving, non-moving or excess inventory.

Participates to develop/update policies, procedures, provide training information, and communicate workmanship and performance issues.  May act, in area of assigned responsibility, as substitute for supervisor in his/her absence.

Other Requirements: This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• Serves as team lead, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$22.50 - $30.80

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.