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 and cycle counts, and investigates inventory issues. The coordinator uses work orders, production schedules, and verbal or visual instructions to identify materials and parts, retrieve them from receiving, and position them on production lines. The role maintains the kanban replenishment process, including kanban bins and locations, visual parts setup, and replenishment requests. It also removes damaged parts from the production floor, safely operates a forklift, follows company safety policies, and works cooperatively with coworkers. Additional tasks may be assigned by management or as circumstances require. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and the ability to respond productively to schedule changes. The work environment has seasonal temperature variation, limited climate control, and noise. Work involves operating a forklift and standing or walking on concrete for a combined minimum of eight hours per day, along with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching. The scheduled hours are 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 duties.
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 components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds; assistance is required for items over 35 pounds.
Ability to perform physical movements such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotation while carrying out duties.
Ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to handle small hand tools and power tools, one-handed or two-handed as appropriate.
Corrected vision and hearing sufficient to perform job duties and notice surroundings and environmental conditions.
Mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment.

Responsibilities

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