What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler I position at Sea-Bird Scientific?
Job Summary
The Material Handler I plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate flow of materials, instruments, and equipment throughout Sea-Bird Scientific. This position supports our mission by managing incoming shipments, organizing internal material movement, and maintaining accurate records in our warehouse management systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to meeting customer expectations through safe, efficient, and high-quality material handling.
Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler I (Receiving/Material Handling)
Department: Supply Chain (Receiving)
Reports to: Materials Manager
Schedule: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 Class: Administrative Support Worker
About Sea-Bird Scientific
Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of instruments that measure key oceanographic parameters such as salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, and more. Our products help scientists and environmental experts understand the ocean’s role in climate change and monitor the impact of environmental events worldwide.
At Sea-Bird, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth. We value curiosity, quality, and teamwork—and we’re proud to contribute to a more sustainable planet through science and technology.
Learn more at www.seabird.com.
Purpose of the Position
As part of Sea-Bird’s evolving Supply Chain organization, the Material Handler I ensures materials are received, processed, and put away accurately and efficiently. This role supports our operations by coordinating inventory control and receiving activities, handling materials safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping the team meet on-time delivery and quality goals.
Essential Functions
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $25.00 - $26.00 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
, Ryan Ewing
The Material Handler I plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate flow of materials, instruments, and equipment throughout Sea-Bird Scientific. This position supports our mission by managing incoming shipments, organizing internal material movement, and maintaining accurate records in our warehouse management systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to meeting customer expectations through safe, efficient, and high-quality material handling.
Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler I (Receiving/Material Handling)
Department: Supply Chain (Receiving)
Reports to: Materials Manager
Schedule: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 Class: Administrative Support Worker
About Sea-Bird Scientific
Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of instruments that measure key oceanographic parameters such as salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, and more. Our products help scientists and environmental experts understand the ocean’s role in climate change and monitor the impact of environmental events worldwide.
At Sea-Bird, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth. We value curiosity, quality, and teamwork—and we’re proud to contribute to a more sustainable planet through science and technology.
Learn more at www.seabird.com.
Purpose of the Position
As part of Sea-Bird’s evolving Supply Chain organization, the Material Handler I ensures materials are received, processed, and put away accurately and efficiently. This role supports our operations by coordinating inventory control and receiving activities, handling materials safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping the team meet on-time delivery and quality goals.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and process outgoing shipments according to standard procedures, including paperwork, labeling, and carrier coordination.
- Receive and inspect incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality before routing items to the correct location.
- Stock materials, track inventory movement, and maintain records within our ERP and warehouse systems.
- Safely handle, package, and store materials—including fragile and sensitive instruments—to prevent damage.
- Support compliance with all local, national, and international regulations, including export control and EHS standards.
- Identify and escalate issues, contributing to continuous improvement and long-term solutions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
- Work occasional overtime or alternate shifts as needed to meet team goals.
- Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to help others succeed.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or material handling.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with shipping or warehouse management software.
- Understanding of proper PPE use and safe handling practices.
- Familiarity with packaging fragile or sensitive equipment.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of shipping Dangerous Goods regulations.
- Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement principles.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments through UPS, FedEx, DHL, or freight forwarders.
- Proven ability to follow and help refine standard work processes.
- Knowledge of import/export compliance or hazardous materials (e.g., lithium batteries) is a plus.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Good visual acuity and manual dexterity for handling small components.
- Must be able to safely operate material handling equipment and wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes.
- Work performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with occasional exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and environmental factors such as dust, fumes, and temperature variation.
- Proper PPE (eye protection, gloves, steel-toe shoes, etc.) required in all work areas.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Sea-Bird Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $25.00 - $26.00 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
, Ryan Ewing
Salary : $25 - $26