Material Services Tech 1

CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB•Poughkeepsie, NY

7d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Services Tech 1 is fully proficient in two or more of the Material Services areas of Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control and has primary accountability for one. They need a thorough understanding of all parameters that affect inventory accuracy and efficiency to effectively guide inventory decisions. MPI drives a LEAN culture, focused on customer service excellence. We do this by working to simplify our processes and driving out waste or non-value-added activities. We value participation at all levels and invest in our employees’ training to achieve continuous development of our dynamic team.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Above average Attention to detail is required.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees of organizations including fellow workers, engineering staff and supervisors.
Above average organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, listen and communicate effectively.
Above average computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Epicor preferred.
Have good analytical and problem-solving ability with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and understand percentages and conversion factors.
They must present themselves well to personnel from all areas and departments including outside vendors, contractors and customers.
Valid driver’s license; to be verified by MPI’s insurance carrier prior to driving company vehicle.
Demonstrated attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Epicor preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
Follow all Personal Protection Procedures and Requirements.
Compliance of all OSHA and MPI Safety Procedures.
Operate forklift and all material handling equipment safely and effectively after MPI training is completed.
Operate hoists, pallet jacks, lift tables upon completion of MPI training.
Perform cycle counts and inventory movement transactions.
Keep Shipping, Receiving and Inventory areas clean and orderly including disposal of packaging material and garbage throughout the plant.
Other duties assigned by management.
Manage and develop vendor relationships to source components supporting project lead time and cost goals
Utilize and interpret Purchasing Suggestions and ERP/MRP inputs to create an effective purchasing plan
General understanding of Supply Chain metrics for on-time delivery, quality and cost as well as understanding of individual contributions towards site goals
Act as a representative of MPI Excellence both to internal stakeholders and external vendors
Verify deliveries against Purchase orders, including inspection as needed, receive into Epicor ERP, label and Stock received material in specific bins, utilizing FIFO principle and maximizing use of available storage.
Perform cycle counts and assist with Inventory Control functions.
Working from Epicor queue, prioritizes shipment order, pulls, verifies and issues parts, completes jobs, verifies order accuracy/completeness against Sales Orders, working with other departments as needed.
Determines best method of packaging/crating and shipping being knowledgeable of options based on shipment, size, weight, destination and customer preference.
Generates quotes, contracts with freight vendors, provides shipping and customs documents and appropriate package labeling as required.
Maintains an accurate accounting of the type, quantity and location of all MPI inventory except WIP.
Has primary responsibility for the VLM unit and its efficient use.
Picks Issues and Supplies inventory to production per Job BOM requirements and schedule, ECR’s and Quality issues.