Materials Coordinator
About The Position
The Materials Handler Coordinator performs physical and administrative tasks related to receiving, storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The role verifies received goods against purchase orders or invoices, records goods and discrepancies, rejects unsatisfactory items, prepares shipments, and maintains shipping records. It also reviews customer orders and handles inventory in warehouses, distribution centers, or manufacturing areas. The position may involve lifting heavy items and operating a forklift. The work is generally routine or semi-routine, guided by established procedures and requiring limited judgment. The coordinator supports warehouse operations and production by receiving and putting away materials, picking and staging items, preparing kits, recording ERP transactions, and assisting with inventory counts and discrepancy research. The role reports to the Production Manager and does not supervise others.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of receiving, kitting, inventory control, and basic warehouse material handling.
- Ability to read part numbers, quantities, pick lists, and material documentation accurately.
- Ability to enter and verify transactions in SyteLine or a comparable ERP/MRP system.
- Basic Microsoft Excel and computer skills for inventory records and routine documentation.
- Attention to detail, dependability, organization, and ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly with warehouse, Purchasing, Production, and Quality personnel.
- Ability to recognize material shortages and inventory discrepancies and report them promptly.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety, proper lifting and material handling, and ESD precautions where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a warehouse, receiving, kitting, stockroom, or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ESD-sensitive materials, electronic components, or SMT inventory.
Responsibilities
- Receive materials, verify part numbers and quantities, label items, and put materials away in assigned locations.
- Identify and report receiving discrepancies, damaged materials, and shortages; assist with follow-up as directed.
- Pick, move, and stage materials for production according to work orders, schedules, and supervisor direction.
- Complete accurate ERP system receipts, inventory transfers, material issues, and supporting documentation.
- Support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stockroom activities, material handling, and production staging.
- Prepare and verify kits against pick lists or work orders; report missing or incorrect components.
- Perform cycle counts, assist with inventory variance research, and participate in physical inventory counts.
- Maintain material identification, traceability, safe handling, and organized storage, including ESD precautions where applicable.
- Keep work areas clean and organized; follow standard work instructions and report process or inventory issues.
- Check goods received and goods for distribution against purchase orders or invoices, maintain records, and reject unsatisfactory items.
- Package and prepare products and merchandise for shipment, post weights and shipping charges, and maintain records of merchandise shipped.
- Review customer orders and examine, stock, and distribute merchandise, products, and materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
