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Material Handler

Coherent Corp.
Budd Lake, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for supporting inventories across multiple manufacturing departments, including both glass movement and inventory transactions.
    • Management of products in-process including receiving, minor calculations and preparation/transporting before and after external operations.
    • Delivering material to different department stock shelves
    • Moving product in-process to different Inventory locations
    • Handling the requisition of product to and from outside processes (third party processing)
      • Including packaging
      • Miscellaneous shipping order creation
    • Handling products and raw materials from Receiving (including inspection and entering technical data into databases, generating lot numbers)
    • Scrapping product no longer needed
  • Responsible for product movement throughout the plant, supporting the Test and Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) departments
  • Delivery of other raw materials and supplies throughout the facility as needed
    • Picking up and distributing clean room garments
  • Other Inventory Support
    • Help set up site-wide Kanban systems
    • Provide back-up & support for the Receiving and FGI team
    • Weekly cycle counting of inventory of MRO
  • Perform associated Oracle and Cumulus transactions for all the above items


EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing setting is required, including inventory control, shipping and receiving experience. Lean manufacturing and ability to drive a forklift are a plus.
  • Applicants must be proficient with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word and technical manufacturing databases. Experience with Oracle/Agile (or other MRP/ERP systems) is required.
  • Applicant must have a detail-oriented, methodical approach to task completion, with excellent organizational and inventory skills. The individual must be conscientious and able to work with minimal supervision but seek supervisory approval on non-routine tasks.
  • Strong written / verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Individuals must be responsible, energetic and highly motivated. He/she must possess a high level of organization and be able to work on and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • The individual must be team-oriented and work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. The ability to engage effective working relationships with all levels of personnel in the organization while maintaining enthusiasm and a willingness to share ideas and learn will predicate success.

Safety Requirements


All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities


Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work


Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
talentacquisition@coherent.com.

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

JOB INFO

    Job Identification
    2013821
    Posting Date
    07/27/2026, 09:25 AM
    Degree Level
    High School Graduate
    Job Schedule
    Full time
    Locations
    200 International Drive, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828, US
    Pay Scale
    $21-$29 per hour

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick Leave

Salary : $21 - $29

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