Material Tech 1st shift

AriensCo builds exceptional products and creates opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work, and determination. We operate in collaborative teams, make decisions quickly, and see growth potential in every team member. With continuous training and advancement opportunities, our environment is corporate without being "corporate," offering freedom to create and contribute across headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or global distribution businesses. Our vision, "Passionate People, Astounded Customers," revolves around people—you’re not just an employee, you’re family.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Materials Technician to plan and coordinate material replenishment to support the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the flow of purchased components to support all processes according to established manufacturing plans and lead times
• Trains, coaches, and coordinates the activities of material handlers and parts pickers within assigned areas
• Improves and ensures compliance with established standard work
• Proactively contacts suppliers to expedite and de-expedite in coordination with the Material Leader
• Launches purchase orders to obtain material
• Involves the supply management team to obtain action when necessary
• Manages the process to issue signals to suppliers to deliver material to assigned assembly/manufacturing areas (electronic kanban, kanban cards, labels, etc.)
• Responds to failed purchase orders to resolve supplier delivery issues
• Orders materials and supplies as needed
• Coordinates problem-solving activities and implements corrective actions for the root causes of all material-related production interruptions
• Responsible for 6S activities and production control board maintenance in coordination with the Material Leader
• Maintains the Manufacturing Order (MO) system and/or purchase orders for assigned areas
• Coordinates the disposition of all material rejects
• Maintains pull systems for assigned areas of responsibility
• Monitors deliveries for timeliness and problem-solves late deliveries with suppliers
• Communicates concerns that may cause delays in production with material leaders and participates in developing alternate plans
• Develops, improves, and maintains visual inventory management (kanban cards, dedicated baskets, supermarket signs, labels, etc.)
• Controls the creation of serial numbers for finished goods

Requirements

• Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training
• Forklift and high lift certification preferred
• Associate’s Degree a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

About AriensCo

Since 1933, AriensCo has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values—Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity—define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short-term disability
• Parental leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee product purchase program
• 50% daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide (excludes Brillion Early Learning Center)
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health (Brillion Campus only)
• Nearsite & urgent care clinic options (Brillion Campus only)

Pay

$20 an hour

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday–Thursday, 4:30 AM–3:00 PM

Location: Plant 6, Fayetteville