Material Coordinator - R&M Division

Exline, Inc.•Salina, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Material Handler is responsible for coordinating and transporting material, job travelers, tooling, and work-in-process (WIP) throughout the manufacturing and repair facility. This role ensures jobs are staged at the appropriate work centers, prioritized according to production requirements, and moved efficiently between machines and buildings to support on-time delivery and maximum equipment utilization. The Internal Material Handler serves as a key link between production planning, machining, repair operations, quality, and shipping by maintaining continuous workflow, minimizing machine downtime, and ensuring priority jobs are available when and where they are needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read job travelers, work orders, routing sheets, and production schedules.
Basic computer skills for production tracking and job status updates.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment or obtain certification.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine physical work.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, machine shop, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred.
Experience in a machine shop, repair facility, compressor service shop, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Forklift certification.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems, such as M1 or similar manufacturing software.
Knowledge of machining processes, repair operations, and manufacturing workflow.

Responsibilities

Transport materials, components, tooling, and work-in-process throughout the facility and between campus buildings.
Monitor job status and proactively move jobs to the next operation to prevent production delays.
Stage priority jobs at designated machines according to production schedules and supervisor direction.
Coordinate with production supervisors, planners, machinists, and quality personnel to maintain efficient workflow.
Identify and escalate bottlenecks, material shortages, missing paperwork, or delays impacting production.
Maintain organization of WIP storage areas, machine staging areas, and material flow routes.
Verify travelers, routing documentation, and job identification accompany work throughout the manufacturing process.
Ensure completed operations are promptly delivered to inspection, subsequent machining operations, assembly, or shipping.
Support inventory accuracy through proper tracking and movement of materials.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material handling equipment as required.
Assist with receiving, stocking, packaging, and shipping activities as workload demands.
Maintain safe material handling practices and compliance with company safety procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on shop flow, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.