Manufacturing Materials Associate

Hitachi•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Materials Associate supports production processes on the manufacturing floor by performing kitting, inventory maintenance, allocation, and distribution tasks. Under limited supervision, the associate coordinates production activities with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics at Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc., a supplier of commercial ion linear accelerator systems located in Pleasanton, California. This is a temporary, 6–12 month contract position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in inventory control, material handling, and/or a manufacturing environment.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets and Word documents.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures for handling materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with functional departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
Effective organization and time-management skills; attention to detail; good judgment; ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions, flag issues, and collaborate with the team.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and lift more than 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
Wear personal protective equipment where applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or higher.
Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems used for order management, inventory, and production planning.
Experience with bills of materials (BOMs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.

Responsibilities

Sort, inspect, count, and check raw materials, finished parts, and semi-finished parts.
Assist Purchasing with vendor control, timely material receipts, and vendor returns as needed.
Check shelves for adequate inventory and assist with preparing purchase orders and requisitions.
Route materials throughout the stockroom and production areas.
Build production kits from bills of materials, enter transactions, and maintain clerical records.
Review backlog to identify material shortages and capacity requirements and provide commitment feedback to customers.
Record movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies, and verify the accuracy of work performed.
Perform routine warehouse material cycle counts and an annual stock count.
Assist with product picking for sales orders and parts for customers.
Monitor and coordinate inventory, work in process, lead times, and safety stock to meet operational requirements, establish manufacturing lead times, validate material requirements, and identify capacity or supply gaps.
Collaborate with departments and cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, work in progress, and resources.
Operate a forklift if required.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.