Senior Materials Handler

About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

 

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

 

Job Description:

The Senior Materials Handler is responsible for overseeing warehouse receiving operations and ensuring incoming materials are accurately received, inspected, documented, stored, and maintained within inventory systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert for receiving and inventory control processes while supporting overall warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.

The Senior Materials Handler works closely with the Shipping and Kitting teams to ensure seamless operations across the warehouse. During periods of downtime, this position will cross-train and assist within Shipping and Kitting functions to support operational continuity and expand cross-departmental expertise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse Receiving & Inventory Management

• Oversee daily warehouse receiving operations, ensuring incoming shipments are unloaded, inspected, and processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Verify received materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation; identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, damages, and inventory variances.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely system transactions, cycle counts, inventory audits, and root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.

• Store, label, and organize materials in designated warehouse locations to ensure proper identification, accessibility, and effective space utilization.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve receiving, inventory control, warehouse organization, and material flow processes to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and support operational goals.

Shipping, Kitting & Cross-Functional Support

• Support and coordinate shipping, receiving, and kitting activities, including machine kitting, Bill of Materials (BOM) verification, and preparation of parts and materials for internal production and customer shipments.

• Cross-train and perform responsibilities within Shipping and Kitting functions to ensure operational continuity during employee absences and periods of increased demand.

• Coordinate high-priority shipments and material movements while collaborating with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and other departments to ensure on-time delivery and seamless workflow.

• Assist sister companies and internal stakeholders with receiving, inventory, and warehouse-related questions, concerns, and best-practice guidance.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Train, mentor, and support team members in receiving, inventory, and warehouse processes; s