Materials Specialist

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Job description

Title: Materials Specialist

Location: Bangor, PA

Direct hire

Under the general direction of the Production Operations Manager, this position will be directly involved with day-to-day activities within the warehouse and production functions in an equipment manufacturing environment.

In this role you will be the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Pulling, preparing, staging, and documenting materials for internal production and customer orders via Shop Floor Orders

Transacting materials to/from inventory through the ERP System

Providing progress reporting and status updates via production planning system.

Updating schedules to reflect completion of assignments.

Documenting and maintaining the material shortages list. Collaborate with purchasing as necessary to identify urgent/past due requirements.

Working with project managers to identify material risks to project's timelines.

Maintaining an organizational system for all shop floor orders.

Make recommendations for stock levels of frequently used items.

In addition to the primary responsibilities listed above, you will be asked to contribute to the Warehouse, Shipping, and Receiving functions by:

Participating in the physical inventory process.

Maintaining and organizing inventory and stock locations.

Operating dolly, pallet jack, scissor lift, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment.

Building custom and oversized pallets and crates to handle sensitive equipment.

Performs all other duties as required or directed.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years exposure to working with ERP Systems in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in a warehouse, shipping, and/or receiving role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong computer literacy skills and demonstrated working knowledge and/or the ability to learn the following concentrations:

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.

File and network location navigation.

ERP/MRP System(s)

Smartsheet

Solidworks and/or Autocad file viewers (E-drawings, TrueView, etc)

Ability and willingness to lift 50 plus pounds frequently, occasionally up to 75lbs.

Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)

The ability and willingness to follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

A process-oriented mindset that looks to eliminate errors, faults, and inefficiencies in systems.

The desire to strive for continuous quality improvement and upholding safety standards.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to continually take part in the activities of all team members within the Logistics Department

The willingness to occasionally support operations outside of your normal daily workflow.

Valid Driver's License

High School Diploma or equivalent

The following experience is also a plus.

The ability to build large & custom crates/pallets (up to 24' long).

Competency/comfortability using power tools (Miter Saw/Nail Gun/Drill/Impact/Circular Saw).

UPS Worldship Software & FEDEX experience

Familiarity with LTL shipping procedures

Forklift experience

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