Materials Coordinator

About the Role

Responsible for supplying raw materials and supplies to production lines using various methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.
• Orders and releases raw materials.
• Liaises between production and purchasing.
• Conducts inventory and cycle counts and investigations.
• Reads work orders, production schedules, or follows visual and oral instructions to determine materials to be moved, parts to retrieve from receiving, and where on the production line to position specific parts for use by production employees.
• Knows, or can learn, manufacturing processes, receiving, and production‑floor parts inventory procedures.
• Owns the kanban replenishment process, including maintenance of kanban bins/locations, visual parts, setup, and proper replenishment requests.
• Removes and delivers damaged parts off the production floor to the proper site.
• Operates forklift in a safe, productive manner.
• Works cooperatively and congenially with co‑workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and learn programs used in kanban and production areas, including ERP software, spreadsheets, and email.
• Certified forklift operator license with a minimum of one‑year experience; OSHA trained.
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, lean flow manufacturing concepts.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule changes may occur and should be handled in a productive manner.
• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes; climate control is limited and the environment includes noise.
• Sit on a forklift, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface.
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 lb; items over 35 lb must be moved with assistance.
• Perform physical movements such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotating using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees, and legs.
• Pull and push up to 100 lb.
• Handle small hand tools and power tools, either one‑handed or two‑handed as required.
• Corrected vision required to be aware of surroundings and item locations.
• Corrected hearing required to identify environmental cues (e.g., forklift horns, fire alarms).
• Mental alertness needed to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, cut‑resistant gloves, cut‑resistant sleeves, dust masks).

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm with overtime when required.