Material Specialist I 1st shift 5:00am-1:30pm

TriMas Corporation•City of Industry, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Specialist I supports Production and Logistics under guidance and oversight. Duties may include pulling, counting, and packing finished goods, components, and raw materials, and moving them manually or with mobile equipment to designated areas in the facility or onto trucks. The role is based on-site at Allfast Fastening Systems LLC in City of Industry, California, and is full-time hourly employment on the first shift, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The position includes receiving, storing, weighing, counting, identifying, and delivering materials; maintaining accurate inventory records; supporting production jobs; monitoring packing machines for safety concerns; and maintaining an orderly work area. The expected pay range is $19.00–$29.86 per hour. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives, with further details provided during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 year of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, work orders, pick lists, and inventory reports.
Knowledge of inventory software and manufacturing software.
Forklift/mobile equipment certification.

Responsibilities

Set up and use counting scales to record the quantity and/or weight of finished goods, components, and raw materials accurately.
Physically receive raw materials, components, and finished goods, and pull samples as required.
Use reports, picklists, or the ERP system to pull materials from storage and accurately record part ID, lot number, and location.
Deliver and retrieve materials and equipment to and from the production floor.
Weigh materials or components in Production and ensure they are accurately recorded to the production job.
Verify that products and materials have accurate and appropriate identification tags, documentation, and/or paperwork.
Use scales to count and weigh materials and verify accuracy against reports and/or the ERP system.
Store materials in proper locations and containers to ensure preservation and retrievability.
Monitor assigned packing machines and report safety concerns.
Perform assigned cycle counts and verify counts and locations.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain an orderly work area.
Follow written instructions for packaging and storage of materials.
Perform other tasks as assigned.