Senior Material Handler

Date Posted:

2026-08-13



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Material Handler who will be responsible for physical inventory movement supporting assembly operations. You will be using state‑of‑the‑art vertical lift modules for kitting and storing inventory and delivering final kits to the production line. Your work will directly support the final assembly process, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality products that uphold Collins Aerospace’s reputation for advanced aerospace and industrial solutions.

Work Shift: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM -3:00 PM at Foley Site - AL

What You Will Do

• Manage material flow by performing kitting, inventory retrieval, and timely delivery of components to production areas

• Receive, verify, and store parts in controlled stockroom locations using automated vertical lift systems and ERP tools.

• Perform SAP goods‑movement transactions and issue parts to work orders

• Monitor production schedules, rates, and material needs

• Conduct cycle counts and clipboard counts; perform ERP research to resolve inventory discrepancies

• Maintain 5S standards and a FOD‑free material environment; conduct DIVEs and report findings to leadership

• Apply lean manufacturing tools to improve material flow and processes

• Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule and configuration requirements.

• Coordinate with Team Leader, Quality, Engineering, or Production Control to resolve part discrepancies or documentation issues.

• Provide backup coverage for other material handling functions during absences or peak production periods.

• Participate in team meetings, Tag-ups and daily management/production walks as needed.

• Assist with inventory replenishment projects, including organizing overflow storage and rotating stock.

• Participate in and help influence Continuous Improvement events

• Support receiving activities by assisting with incoming material inspections and staging parts for put‑away.

• Maintain compliance with EHS guidelines by monitoring safe material movement and reporting hazards.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Inventory management experience

• ERP systems experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, and/or ACE Continuous Improvement methodologies

• SAP experience

• APICS CPIM training or certification

• Cycle counting experience

• Kitting experience

• Experience operating Vertical Lift Modules

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Paid time off after 121 days

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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