2nd Material Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, issue, and deliver materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Follow detailed instruction and established procedures.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Load and unload material from trucks and containers.
• Perform cycle counts, assist with physical inventories, and reconciling of discrepancies.
• Enter inventory transactions accurately into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices.
• Run and analyze inventory and KPI reports using ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
• Report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and material movement documentation.
• Report issues and participate in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.

Safety Compliance

• Adhere to safety protocols and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper lifting technique.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas where material is stored and moved out on the production floor.
• Maintain awareness and report to leaders' potential safety hazards.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
• Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper material processes and techniques.

Workspace Maintenance

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Store tools and equipment properly.

Flexibility and Adaptability

• Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
• Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 1+ year of material handling and inventory experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with material handling and inventory control. Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
• Essential Skills:
  • Communication: Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Material Movement: Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
  • Quality Control: Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
  • Problem-Solving: Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
  • Safety Awareness: Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
  • Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all employees.
  • Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift operations.

Physical Demands

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $18.50-$32.31 (actual pay based on skills and experience)
• Bonus Eligible: Yes