Title:  Material Specialist

There are two available shifts: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Please indicate your preferred shift on your application.

Summary: The Material Specialist position covers a wide range of responsibilities. The main priorities include creating and maintaining items in the material master, assisting in correcting production BOMs, and maintaining an accurate inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cycle counts for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods
• Organize and clean materials while conducting countsMonitor and maintain the integrity of inventory
• Ensure that First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices are being followed
• Maintain accuracy of product identification and bins in the warehouse
• Consolidate multiple bin locations while maintaining ERP default bins
• Research and investigate the root causes of inventory discrepancies
• Recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, and update work instructions as necessary
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, and Material Control to resolve inventory problems in a timely manner.
• Help maintain the accuracy of non-conforming material both physically and in SAP
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Engineering to correct available floor stock and identify Bills of Materials (BOMs) that need to be corrected
• Understand the Material Master and item setup process
• Communicate effectively with employees within the organization and with other professionals, both within and outside of the warehouse/production areas
• Familiarize yourself with the various stocking programs in the warehouse and assist the engineering department with item setup requests as needed
• Investigate and report material master inaccuracies or miscalculations such as unit of measure, safety stock levels, and incorrect item descriptions

Qualifications:

This role requires a multi-faceted individual that can be involved with many different responsibilities. It will be key for this individual to take previous warehouse, inventory, and material master experience and be able to integrate that knowledge with the company’s goals. Accuracy and attention to detail will be critical to the individual’s success. Strong communication skills are essential as well as the ability to remain objective when dealing with conflicting information.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Proficient in computer skills, with a preference for experience in SAP ERP Software and Excel spreadsheets
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Familiarity with analytical tools
• Understanding of bill-of-materials in a production setting
• Ability to understand material drawings
• Previous experience with non-conforming material
• Objectivity when analyzing problems

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and understand English instructions

Mathematical Skills:

• Strong math skills required
• Ability to convert units of measure
• Ability to read design specifications and technical drawings
• Reporting research results

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a warehouse and manufacturing environment. These could include exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and consistent loud noise. The employee will also need to be able to tolerate high places while performing counts. Proper safety protocol must be followed at all times.

Hourly Rate: $25 - $27