Material Control Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Material Control Technician to join our prototyping team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in material control processes such as inventory control, material management, storage management, and replenishment. The Material Control Technician participates in all aspects of a dynamic inventory; assuring material availability while supporting Job Orders. The Material Control Tech will store materials, cycle count, pull kits, transact parts, ship and receive. This role is critical. Applicants must think independently, and work with little supervision. Production schedules must be meticulously maintained, and workspaces kept safe and clean.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide material support for Production Schedules.
• Validate availability of parts for workorders.
• Receive and inspect incoming parts.
• Prepare workorder kits.
• Perform cycle counts and count parts.
• Keep storage locations organized and neat.
• Maintain visual controls.
• Manage inventory using lean principles.
• Use forklift to store heavy materials such as metals and plastics.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Train and support others.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work Safely.
• Monitor KPIs: on‑time to promise, production downtime, scrap rate.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of warehouse or material control experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 2‑3 years of ERP and Order Management experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Excel proficiency.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Workplace Conditions

Activities: Sitting – 10%; Walking/Standing – 90%. Lifting: Continuously lift up to 50 lbs. Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb. Vision: Ability to see small or detailed items. Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey. Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.