Material Coordinator, Material Coordinator, 1st Shift (AM) $23.75/hr.+

C.H. Guenther•Elk Grove, CA

22h

About The Position

The Material Coordinator is responsible for inventory accuracy for products, materials, and raw ingredients, ensuring physical counts match system inventory. The role identifies and investigates discrepancies, monitors high-value and fast-moving materials in coordination with the Purchasing Manager, and notifies the Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Manager of discrepancies. The coordinator works with Production to ensure materials are properly consumed in work orders and follow FIFO practices. The role supports production and warehouse operations by tracking raw and finished goods, supplying production with materials, logging inventory, completing counts and reports, and maintaining organized storage and work areas. It also requires compliance with company food-safety, workplace-safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The listed shift is first shift (AM).

Requirements

Two years of relevant shipping and receiving work experience required.
One to two years of experience operating a forklift or industrial equipment.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient math, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail.
Basic computer and Excel skills.
Ability to work effectively with others, take initiative, meet productivity and efficiency goals, and work with little or no supervision.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in awkward positions.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, including a forklift, electric lift, scissor lift, and pallet jack.
Ability to operate a mobile scanner device (RF gun) for inventory tracking and control.
Professional, reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to maintain alertness and work safely.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed, and comply with attendance and punctuality policies.
Must adhere to the company's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy and comply with food-safety and third-party certification policies, including SQF, Gluten-Free, and Organic requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to two years of inventory experience preferred.
Experience using the company's ERP system and/or other software.
Fluency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks according to safety and food-safety standards; participate in safety training and initiatives.
Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies related to SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
Accurately report production totals in the system and transfer finished product to designated warehouse locations.
Print and apply pallet tags to all manufactured product.
Verify and report the accuracy of TGI and LITS inventory-control reports.
Complete and submit daily raw-product and finished-product inventories needed for production.
Supply the production department with raw and packaging materials.
Log raw materials into LITS and return leftover materials to designated warehouse locations.
Report RF-gun and label-printer issues to the IT Department.
Keep raw and finished products organized and inventory-ready, ensuring items can be pulled using FIFO.
Investigate inventory issues and identify their root causes; notify the Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Manager of discrepancies.
Work with Production to ensure raw materials are properly consumed in work orders.
Keep warehouse storage racks, pallet areas, coolers, and freezers clean and organized; remove cobwebs and chipping paint from walls and ceilings.
Maintain workstations according to SQF guidelines and keep the Corn Return Area and Flour Return Area clear of ingredients physically and in the system.
Remove broken pallets from the Production area.
Verify incoming materials against internal specifications for weight, thickness, and color.
Perform daily cycle counts of one to three raw-material items.
Demonstrate teamwork and a willing-service attitude; perform other tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Team Lead.