Materials Coordinator

About the Role

This position is responsible for assigning work, ensuring smooth flow of materials through Shipping and Receiving, and maintaining timely shipments and receipts to support production. The role also involves training associates on procedures, equipment, and products, as well as resolving data accuracy issues and building relationships with customers and transportation companies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing outbound material issues, incoming material receipts, and inventory control transactions.
• Resolve data accuracy problems associated with shipping and receiving.
• Perform filing activities as required by the department.
• Process receipts, match paperwork, and send to accounting per guidelines.
• Build relationships with customers and transportation companies.
• Coach, counsel, or address issues with associates as needed.
• Process inventory transactions in line with accounting guidelines and departmental standards.
• Interface with internal personnel to resolve data discrepancies and lost time issues.
• Ensure necessary tools and equipment are available to meet schedules.
• Prepare instructions for daily PMs and periodic equipment maintenance (forklifts, reach trucks).
• Assist associates in achieving safety, quality, and accountability goals.
• Ensure materials are accounted for (WTS, DTSLOC, Warehouse).
• Schedule vacations and enter data into the KRONOS system.
• Implement MOS objectives to increase productivity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years’ experience in material handling or shipping and receiving preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP II concepts, practices, and procedures helpful.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Minimum 6 months as Line Leader (any department).

Physical Demands

• Constant sitting, grasping, and fine manipulation.
• Occasional balancing and pinching.
• Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Lifting up to 5 lbs.
• Carrying up to 5 lbs. at a distance up to 25 feet.
• Push/Pull 10 force lbs. up to 5 feet.

Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Office/Administrative.
• Lighting: Adequate.
• Ventilation: Adequate.
• Temperature: Controlled with AC/Heat.

Behavioral Traits

• Results-oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Hands-on and systematic.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong leadership qualities: able to motivate others through coaching and facilitation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401K plans and pension plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance for adoption and further education.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and wellness management.