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Material Handler

Microchip Technology Inc
United States, California, San Jose
3850 North First Street (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2026

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of embedded control applications. Our product portfolio comprises general purpose and specialized 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers, 32-bit microprocessors, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products, a broad spectrum of high-performance linear, mixed-signal, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety, security, wired connectivity and wireless connectivity devices, as well as serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), Serial Flash memories, Parallel Flash memories, and serial Static Random Access Memory (SRAM). We also license Flash-IP solutions that are incorporated in a broad range of products.

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Material Handler opening based in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the duties below.

  • Processing of all WIP incoming lots (CI lots) per specification.

  • All outgoing WIP inventories that will go to Configurable Bank and/or Finish Goods.

  • Support WIP tracking and system movements of production lots when operators are not able to.

  • Troubleshoot problem lots, per procedure.

  • Maintain the physical and system hold and releases of all WIP lots, per procedure.

  • Support the need to cross train when coverage is needed on the test floor

  • Adherence to all company policies, including Quality, Attendance, and overall work Performance.

  • Must follow and comply on all safety guidelines

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

  • With at least 1 year of experience working as a material handler or equivalent.

  • Proficient in operating computer terminals. Experience working with MES, AX2012 WIP tracking system is a plus.

  • Able to lift, carry, sort, push, pull, or sort items weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Comfortable with physical tasks such as standing, sitting, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, and frequent use of hands for grasping and fine manipulation throughout the workday.

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; able to work with tact, patience, and courtesy.

  • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing

  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

  • Consistently follows all health and safety regulations

  • Must be a team player, and support overtime work as needed.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

No Travel

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements Text (USA Only) 50% standing, 25% walking and 25% sitting, 100% indoors

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $16.90 - 27.88.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc 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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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