Manufacturing Materials Associate

Hitachi•Pleasanton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Materials Associate supports production processes on the manufacturing floor under limited supervision. The role performs kitting, inventory maintenance, allocation, and distribution tasks, and coordinates production activities with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and other departments. This is a temporary, 6–12 month contract position with Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, California. Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. develops, produces, installs, and services compact ion linear accelerator systems for medical, industrial, and research applications. The company is based in Pleasanton, California, and also has five service maintenance sites. The position requires maintaining a safe work environment and may involve operating a forklift. Physical activities include lifting up to 25 pounds, lifting heavier items with assistance, and standing, bending, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Personal protective equipment must be worn where applicable.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior 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 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 and 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, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and communicate collaboratively, including asking questions and flagging issues.
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.
Ability to 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.
Forklift operation may be required.

Responsibilities

Sort, inspect, count, and check raw materials and finished and semi-finished parts.
Assist Purchasing with vendor control, timely receipt of materials, 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 necessary clerical records.
Review backlog to identify material shortages and capacity requirements and provide commitment feedback to customers.
Record the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies.
Verify the accuracy of work performed.
Perform routine warehouse material cycle counts and yearly stock counts.
Assist with picking products 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 to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, work in progress, and resources.
Work with cross-functional teams and inter-departmental groups.
Operate a forklift if required.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures for handling materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.