Material Handler/Inventory Control Spc

Dodge Industrial•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Material Handler/Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the accurate receipt, identification, movement, storage, staging, and control of raw materials, work-in-progress, purchased components, and finished goods throughout the facility. The position supports inventory accuracy, material traceability, timely production support, and an organized and safe warehouse and manufacturing environment. The primary objective is to ensure the right material, in the right quantity, with the correct identification and traceability, is available at the right location when needed, while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. The role also supports production, quality, shipping, and receiving activities and follows established procedures for material handling and inventory control.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous material handling, warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience.
Ability to accurately perform inventory transactions using an ERP or inventory management system.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Ability to read part numbers, work orders, inventory records, labels, and material documentation.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to identify discrepancies and follow problems through resolution.
Ability to work independently while supporting production priorities.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform routine material-handling activities.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, using assistance or mechanical lifting devices when appropriate.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment after required training.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or inventory-control experience.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
Forklift certification or previous powered industrial truck experience.
Experience in an ISO 9001 or similar quality-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, and properly store incoming materials and components.
Move materials between receiving, warehouse, production, inspection, and shipping areas.
Stage materials for production according to work orders, schedules, and production priorities.
Ensure materials are identified, labeled, protected, and stored in designated locations; maintain FIFO or other required rotation practices.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Support packaging, shipping, and receiving activities as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified material storage areas.
Perform accurate and timely inventory transactions in the ERP system and maintain accurate quantities and storage locations.
Conduct routine cycle counts and participate in physical inventory.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, assist with root-cause analysis, and correct inventory records in accordance with authorization and documentation requirements.
Monitor material locations and identify obsolete, excess, unidentified, or improperly stored inventory; report recurring discrepancies to management.
Verify part numbers, quantities, lot/heat numbers, work orders, and other traceability information before moving or issuing materials.
Ensure production areas receive the correct materials in the required quantities and timeframe; monitor shortages and communicate issues that could affect production.
Return unused production materials to appropriate inventory locations and update ERP quantities.
Coordinate with production, purchasing, Quality, Planning, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve material-related issues.
Maintain segregation and identification of nonconforming, hold, or restricted materials and support expedited material requirements when necessary.
Maintain material identification and traceability through receiving, storage, production, and shipment.
Ensure required material certifications, heat/lot identification, and associated documentation are maintained.
Follow established procedures for nonconforming or suspect material and promptly report damaged, unidentified, incorrectly labeled, or potentially mixed material.
Support internal and external audits related to inventory control, traceability, and material handling.
Meet expectations for inventory accuracy, cycle count completion, material availability, FIFO compliance, timely discrepancy resolution, warehouse organization and 5S, and safe material-handling practices.