materials specialist, 2nd shift

Starbucks•York, PA

About The Position

The Materials Specialist works in a Starbucks roasting plant, supporting production through the coordination and documentation of raw material movements. The role helps maintain scheduled production and reliability and budget goals by moving materials from the warehouse to production and work-in-process locations, monitoring inventory-system messages, and managing incoming purchase orders and dock activity. The specialist works with scheduling partners, the materials management team, and the Support Center to identify shortages and resolve material variances. Duties also include establishing raw materials in work-in-process locations, performing and reconciling inventory counts, visually checking on-hand materials, and executing test requests. The role follows safety procedures and supports food safety, product legality, and quality programs, maintaining quality through good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality are expected; other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
One year of experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
High school diploma/GED, US military service, or equivalent.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to collect, record, and report material requirements using manual or automated systems.
Ability to perform inventory counts and identify ways to minimize material outages.
Ability to operate stand-up reach trucks and counterbalance powered industrial trucks.
Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards.
Basic math skills.
Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs.
Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems and their applications.

Nice To Haves

Forklift Operator certification.
Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Experience with GFSI certification schemes such as BRC and/or SQF.

Responsibilities

Complete required documentation of raw material movement.
Maintain scheduled production throughout levels to meet team reliability and budget goals.
Coordinate movement of raw materials from the warehouse to production locations.
Initiate material moves to work-in-process locations based on transfer reports.
Review and act on messages from the computerized inventory system.
Manage dock doors and track incoming purchase orders.
Work with scheduling partners to identify production-plan shortages and communicate them to appropriate departments and partners.
Work with the materials management team and Support Center to resolve material variances.
Set up new raw materials in work-in-process locations.
Perform inventory counts, reconcile inventory, visually check on-hand raw materials, and execute test requests.
Follow established safety guidelines, programs, and procedures, and actively work to prevent safety incidents.
Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
Maintain product quality by following good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures.
Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care.
DACA reimbursement.