Materials Coordinator

ITW•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for supplying raw materials and supplies to production lines. The role orders and releases raw materials, coordinates between production and purchasing, conducts inventory counts and investigations, and manages kanban replenishment. It also involves retrieving and positioning parts for production, removing damaged parts from the production floor, and operating a forklift safely. The coordinator works cooperatively with coworkers and performs additional tasks as assigned by management or as needed. The position requires regular attendance, prompt arrival for scheduled shifts, and flexibility when schedules change. Work takes place in an environment with variable seasonal temperatures, limited climate control, and noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime when required.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and follow work orders.
Ability to perform basic computer tasks and learn programs used in kanban and production areas, including ERP software, spreadsheets, and email.
Certified forklift operator license and at least one year of experience.
OSHA training.
Familiarity with or ability to learn lean flow manufacturing concepts.
Ability to attend work regularly and report promptly for scheduled shifts.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
Corrected vision and hearing to perform duties and recognize environmental conditions.
Mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment.
Ability to sit on a forklift, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight hours per day on a concrete surface.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing more than 35 pounds with assistance for items over 35 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, twist, and perform other movements as needed to access work areas.
Ability to handle small hand tools and power tools, using one or both hands as task and object require.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety rules and policies.
Order and release raw materials.
Coordinate between production and purchasing.
Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and investigations.
Read work orders and production schedules, or follow visual and oral instructions, to determine which materials to move, which parts to retrieve from receiving, and where to position parts on the production line.
Learn and follow manufacturing processes and receiving and production-floor parts inventory procedures.
Manage the kanban replenishment process, including maintaining bins and locations, visual parts, setup, and replenishment requests.
Remove damaged parts from the production floor and deliver them to the proper site.
Operate a forklift safely and productively.
Work cooperatively with coworkers to support productive work processes and a positive work environment.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.