Materials Coordinator - Weekend Shift

About the role

The Materials Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring materials are properly prepared, organized, and available for production operations. This position supports efficient material flow by de-trashing products, maintaining cleanliness and organization within the market area, preparing materials for production lines, and assisting Material Handlers as needed.

Responsibilities

• De-trash products in the market area prior to delivery to production lines.
• Prepare and organize materials to ensure they are production ready.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized market area to support operational efficiency.
• Stage and prepare products for transportation to production lines.
• Assist Material Handlers with material movement and related duties during available downtime.
• Remove and dispose of cardboard, packaging materials, and general waste using designated compactors.
• Monitor work areas for housekeeping concerns and proactively address cleanliness issues.
• Support inventory organization and material flow processes as directed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and operational guidelines.
• Communicate material shortages, damaged products, or workplace concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with company safety guidelines.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Frequent handling of cardboard, packaging materials, and production materials.

Success Factors

• Maintains a clean and organized market area.
• Ensures materials are properly de-trashed and production ready.
• Supports continuous material flow to production lines.
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting Material Handlers and other departments as needed.
• Consistently follows safety and housekeeping standards.