Material Coordinator, 3rd Shift (Night) $23.75/hr.+

C.H. Guenther•Elk Grove, CA

About The Position

The Material Coordinator maintains accurate inventory of products, materials, and raw ingredients by reconciling physical counts with system records, investigating discrepancies, and identifying their root causes. The role works closely with the Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Manager to monitor high-value and fast-moving materials, and with Production to ensure raw materials are correctly consumed in work orders and managed using FIFO. The position supports production by supplying raw and packaging materials, completing inventory records and counts, and transferring finished product to designated warehouse locations. The role follows food safety, safety, sanitation, and environmental requirements, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements, as well as company policies and relevant third-party certification requirements. It maintains organized, clean inventory and work areas, verifies incoming materials against internal specifications, and reports issues with RF guns and label printers. The position requires operating warehouse equipment and working in production and warehouse environments that may include cold or hot temperatures and noise, with frequent physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two years of relevant shipping and receiving work experience required.
One to two years of inventory experience preferred.
One to two years of experience operating a forklift or industrial equipment.
One to two years of experience using the company ERP system and/or other software.
Proficient verbal and written communication, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer and Excel skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to work well with others in a group.
Proactive, self-motivated, professional, reliable, and punctual; able to take initiative and work with little or no supervision.
Ability to meet productivity and efficiency goals and comply with attendance and punctuality policies.
Ability to operate a forklift, electric lift, scissor lift, and pallet jack, and to use a mobile scanner device (RF gun) for inventory tracking and control.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed, with schedule flexibility.
Ability to maintain alertness and work safely, and to comply with the company’s drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in awkward positions.
Fluent English preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of inventory experience.
Fluent English.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks according to safety and food safety standards; participate in safety training and contribute to safety initiatives.
Comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, trainings, and food safety, sanitation, environmental, and third-party certification requirements, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA.
Maintain accurate inventory by ensuring physical counts match system inventory and investigating discrepancies to find root causes.
Monitor high-value and fast-moving materials with the Purchasing Manager, and notify the Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Manager of discrepancies.
Work with Production to ensure raw materials are properly consumed in work orders and follow FIFO.
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 inventory control reports, including LITS reports.
Complete and submit daily raw product and finished product inventories needed for production.
Supply Production with raw and packaging materials and log raw materials into LITS.
Return leftover materials to their designated warehouse locations.
Report RF gun and label printer issues to the IT Department.
Keep raw and finished products organized, inventory-ready, and accessible using FIFO.
Keep warehouse storage racks, pallet areas, coolers, and freezers clean and organized; maintain workstations according to SQF guidelines.
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, and perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead.