Material Expediter

ATCSI, LLC • Patuxent River, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Expediter executes the following: Locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record. Reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders. Confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials. Locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck. Records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED
• Minimum experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in materials handling, logistics, supply chain, warehousing, inventory control, or production support
• Experience tracking and expediting materials according to schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel and word) and ERP systems
• Ability to read production schedules, determine material needs and resolve shortages/ delays
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of safety practices and basic supply chain processes
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in logistics, supply chain, business or a related field

Responsibilities

• Locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record
• Reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders
• Confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials
• Locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck
• Records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand
• Directing Power-Truck Operator or Material Handling Laborer to expedite movement of materials between storage and production areas
• Compare work ticket specifications with material at workstations to verify appropriateness of material in use
• Prepare worker production records and timecards
• May update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal

What This Job Offers

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