Material Technician

KIMBER MFG., INC.•Troy, AL

About The Position

The Material Technician is a key factory staff member responsible for providing required material needed to meet production goals as well as maintain the accuracy of inventory records in the ERP system that support the Shipping and Warehouse departments within Kimber Manufacturing. The Material Technician will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving quality goals defined and established by upper management.

Requirements

Proper material handling and inventory control in a manufacturing environment
Ability to successfully work in a high volume manufacturing environment
Maintain accurate cycle counting
Experience performing computerized inventory transactions
Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
Experience working independently with little supervision
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as consistent accountability and probability. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to collect and document data
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks
Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time
Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. Familiarity utilizing email, ERP and Computerized Inventory System.
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical Degree
Material Handling Equipment Certification
Computer/Software proficiency
Lean manufacturing experience
MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Fill material requests by picking parts from the warehouse and moving them to assigned location
Move non-conforming parts to proper holding area
Maintain control and inventory accuracy of serialized product
Ensure material is properly tagged and adjustments are made as needed
Maintain accuracy of the parts inventory records by entering inventory transactions in the ERP system and performing and reconciling cycle counts
Expedite parts from Production, Purchasing, QC and other Kimber Warehouses
Work with Planning, Engineering and QC to control inventory for ECNs, testing and recalls
This position works with internal contacts in order to accomplish the objective such as Assembly, Compliance, Engineering, Inventory Control, Planning, Production, Purchasing, QC and Warehouse
Housekeeping duties include all forms of shipping and warehouse cleanup but not limited to waste, wood, general refuse disposal, wiping, wet and dry cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping inside and outside
Ability to learn and operate hand truck, cart, dollies, forklift, “man-up” order-picker, to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
Efficiently and effectively communicate and notify supervisor all matters that affect productivity
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word and excel)
Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
Adhere and monitor SOP
Understand/ learn the nature and functionality of the products being handled
Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database
Complete other duties as assigned by manager