Material Controller

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Controller will be responsible for moving product to maintain appropriate flow through production areas. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving, issuing and physically moving material in an efficient and timely manner. This role involves interpreting production plans and shipping orders to provide the required levels of material handling and shipping, completing regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, and working expeditiously to deliver on-time products without errors. The Material Controller will also use various types of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes, to assist in the loading, unloading, and movement of materials and product.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is desired.
• Prior forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines.
• Basic computer knowledge and an understanding of job-related programs.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s degree in manufacturing related field.
• Leads by example and earns the respect and trust of co-workers customers and other stakeholders.
• An understanding of priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements.
• Communicates opening and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Moving product to maintain appropriate flow through production areas.
• Receiving, issuing and physically moving material in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of material and product movement to ensure the accuracy of the computers inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventory.
• Interprets production plans and shipping orders to provide the required levels of material handling and shipping.
• Complete regular cycle counts under the guidelines set by accounting ensuring the accuracy in IFS.
• Work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without errors.
• Use various types of material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes to assist in the load, unload and movement of materials and product.
• Must regularly assess and update priorities ensuring no lapse in production.
• Complete TPM inspection of the forklift on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED