Materials Specialist

Skytron•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Join a team committed to advancing patient outcomes through adaptable healthcare solutions. Skytron isn't just a place to work-it's a place to grow, collaborate, and help improve healthcare outcomes. As a family-owned company, we believe in supporting our people, driving innovation, and creating solutions that truly make a difference. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM What You'll Do As a Materials Specialist , you will play a key role in supporting the boom assembly line by ensuring materials are accurately picked, staged, and delivered according to production schedules and customer demand.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Capably manage required administrative tasks
Verify work for accuracy, minimizing the need for rework
Follow all work instructions, procedures, safety guidelines, and company policies
Meet productivity and quality standards
Communicate clearly and effectively
Be internally motivated and work well independently
Solve problems proactively or collaborate to find effective solutions
1-3 years of previous material handling experience preferred
Ability to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently

Nice To Haves

Experience using an RF scanner preferred
Prior experience operating a hi-lo/forklift strongly desired

Responsibilities

Prioritize boom assembly line orders to be picked according to schedule and customer demand
Accurately and efficiently perform picking tasks using warehouse equipment
Maintain proper first-in-first-out (FIFO) rotation of boom components
Place picked items in the boom assembly staging area and prioritize them with the appropriate flag
Monitor boom bays by moving empty carts into the staging area and placing new jobs into bays according to priority
Research and report issues or errors according to established procedures
Process parts requisitions for needed materials
Perform assigned daily and weekly cycle counts of boom components and report discrepancies
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and events
Cross-train in other functions within the materials area
Demonstrate a willingness to assist outside the materials area when needed
Perform additional related duties as assigned