Material Controller - Weekend Nights

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Controller position is an individual contributor position who supports the Small Parts department reporting to the Shift Supervisor. This role is responsible for the accurate handling, movement, and documentation of materials and products within a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production flow and inventory accuracy by using computers; stationary and hand held to be used throughout the shift daily. Responds to direct two-way radio requests from departments, using good judgment in prioritizing calls. Must use good judgment in inspection of loads for damage and proper handling. May be required to assist with functions in other department areas and may work irregular hours. Maintains good housekeeping and exercises precautions for safety operation of all equipment. Work Shift: Friday - Sunday 6PM - 6:15AM

Requirements

• Proficient with computers
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental/shift supervision
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count, accurately and legibly
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Become forklift certified
• Responsible to conduct Forklift Inspections
• High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% sitting, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing/outside environment
• Moving materials around a warehouse and/or storage yard
• Prior experience with computers in inventory management systems
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Prior acceptable job performance, safety record, and attendance required
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Computer Software: Outlook IFS Mii, Excel SKILL Educational Background: Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions. Must be proficient in the reading of specifications and bills of material. Must be able to perform the computer functions / transactions required by the department timely and effectively.
• Job Training Skill Development: Must be able to perform satisfactorily all functions of this position up to 6 months of starting this position. Must obtain valid Valmont forklift Operator License for all forklifts used in the position.
• Decision Making: The decisions the person in this position makes effects inventory accuracy and availability of material for production. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload to avoid lost time to all departments. Utilizes product mix in location assuring proper rotation of stored materials. Reviews space allocations and material flow to maximize utilization of space available. Able to apply creativity to solve the problems encountered within the scope of their activity. Examples would be to receive material, issue material, or resolve inventory discrepancies and implement the appropriate action to correct them.
• EFFORT Working Conditions, Hazards, and Physical Effort: Operates equipment 75% of the time. Lifts, pushes, and carries material <50 lbs., 25% of the time. Standing, stooping, bending, sitting and squatting 100% of the day

Responsibilities

• Move and document materials/products to maintain inventory accuracy
• Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling
• Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety practices
• Makes decisions regarding moving, receiving and storing material
• Ability to work with a team and/or independently
• Knowledgeable with computers
• Ability to enter various data into IFS system
• Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies
• Must be authorized to operate a forklift
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Follow material list to kit loads effectively
• Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED