Materials Technician - 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, wash, pick, package, and ship materials in accordance with established procedures
• Load and unload trucks; coordinate dispatch activities
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records in system(s)
• Execute inventory transactions related to manufacturing, procurement, and shipping
• Manage Kanban processes and ensure materials are issued using FIFO methodology
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies
• Track and report scrap and material variances
• Maintain required logs, documentation, and reports
• Support 5S initiatives and identify process improvement opportunities (7 wastes)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Basic computer proficiency (inventory systems, data entry, transactions)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Safety-conscious mindset

Skills & Competencies

• Inventory accuracy and accountability
• Time management and task prioritization
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Communication and teamwork
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis
• Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and operating equipment
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching as required for material handling tasks
• Safety-conscious mindset
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklift)
• Visual ability to inspect materials and read labels, screens, and documentation
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels