Material Handling Coordinator (1st Shift: 5/8's)

Wi Mtc • Manitowoc, WI

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About The Position

The Material Handling Coordinator coordinates and performs the physical movement of materials to support production and shipping. The role ensures raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods are received, moved, staged, transferred, and prepared accurately and on time. It works closely with production, readiness, fleet, and inventory teams to maintain reliable material flow throughout the operation.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimal travel to other Robinson facilities may be required. The role is part of a manufacturing environment focused on metal fabrication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Basic ERP, scanner, or inventory transaction experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to production needs.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing material flow.
• Attention to detail in labeling, scanning, and material identification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely handle and move materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily material movement activities across assigned departments, value streams, or facilities.
• Move materials to and from production work centers according to priorities, schedules, and operational demand.
• Stage material for production, shipment, transfer, or storage.
• Support receiving and shipping, including unloading, loading, verification, and documentation.
• Ensure material is identified, labeled, scanned, and transacted accurately in the system.
• Maintain visibility of material locations, rack/bin status, and job movement across operations.
• Support interdepartmental and interbuilding movement of work-in-process and completed components.
• Communicate with supervisors, planners, readiness team members, and production teams about urgent material needs and movement priorities.
• Assist in resolving basic material-location issues, transaction discrepancies, and movement delays.
• Maintain organized material storage areas, staging lanes, and flow paths.
• Follow standard work for material handling, rack/bin usage, equipment use, labeling, and safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

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