Material Controller

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Receives, records, stores, and issues materials and equipment in MARTA's Materials Storerooms in support of MARTA Bus, Rail, Facilities Maintenance and other MARTA operations. Assists maintenance personnel in the identification, nomenclature, selection and ordering of parts and materials. Compiles and maintains records of quantity, cost and type of material. Uses motor vehicles and storeroom material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, pneumatic material elevator, pallet puller, etc. Prepares and submits/inputs correct documentation for each transaction either manually or via computerized terminal. May deliver parts and/or materials using cargo trucks, light trucks or similar vehicles. Maintains inventory record location files, and other documentation to ensure proper accountability and accessibility. Performs basic warehouse safety and housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with at least two years warehouse experience is required.
• Applicant must have the ability to read and write parts names and other Storeroom-related information.
• Should be able to demonstrate proficiency in keyboard data entry to meet the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM/FASuite) and Oracle input requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to enter data accurately at an acceptable rate.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Floating relief requirements apply.
• Must possess a current, valid State of Georgia issued CDL license [Class B] or a current, valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver Learner’s (CDL) Permit (Class B) is required.
• Individuals hired with a valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit must obtain a valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) within three (3) weeks of their date of hire.
• A minimum of two years’ driving experience.
• A maximum of one (1) moving violation, with a maximum of three (3) points on Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) within a rolling 24-month period.
• DUI violations are not allowed.
• Must successfully pass a forklift operator's proficiency test within 90 calendar days of hire.
• Must obtain a passing score on the Skills Check Test that includes Industrial Math and basic reading comprehension skills.
• Independently responsible to control and provide security for a high dollar inventory that includes sensitive items; therefore, individuals must undergo a criminal background check and have an acceptable credit report.
• Must possess valid State of Georgia issued CDL license or valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver Learner’s (CDL) Permit at time of application for position.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must pass physical examination required by MARTA.
• MARTA is a Drug-Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy.
• This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.

Nice To Haves

• All internal applicants will have a record evaluation check to determine whether they are eligible to advance to the interview process. Candidates will be automatically disqualified for consideration if their employment record for the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the posting reflects any of the following: · A combined total of three (3) occurrences and/or lose outs (tardies) · Any instances of absence without leave (AWOL) · Any disciplinary actions · Any valid customer complaints · Employee has not successfully completed probationary period as a new hire Record evaluation will be conducted based on the twelve months preceding the initial date of the posting. Candidates must remain in good standing once selected through the job screening and offer process. Failure to remain in good standing based on the criteria listed above will disqualify any candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assists other stores personnel; receives specific directions and instructions.
• Receives new and rebuilt materials from vendors and performs administrative receipt inspection to include ensuring correct count and type; places in designated bins or other storage facilities.
• Selects, prepares, and processes and ships parts and other materials for transfer to other stores locations.
• Assists maintenance personnel with identification of new/replacement parts; issues necessary items, and records usage as appropriate.
• Prepares and submits accurate documentation on actions taken in accordance with established procedures to ensure proper accountability.
• Performs safety and housekeeping functions as required to maintain safe and neat working areas.
• Maintains computerized inventory/location records, reviews records for accuracy, takes corrective action as necessary; brings situations which are beyond individual's scope of authority to correct, to the attention of supervisor; periodically reviews location accuracy and related storeroom functions.
• Observes and conducts strict property control to ensure materials are used only for official Authority purposes; reports potential violations to Supervisor or higher-level management; ensures that only authorized personnel gain access to storage areas.
• Observes storage areas for overflows, mixed stock, incorrect/incomplete bin placement, incorrect signage/markings; makes on-the-spot corrections.
• May gather and process materials for reclamation.
• Participates in complete and cyclic inventories to maintain high degree of accountability.
• May deliver parts and other materials using cargo trucks, light trucks or other similar vehicles.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

What This Job Offers

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