Materials Specialist

Skytron LLC • Kentwood, MI

28d • Onsite

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.
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

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of previous material handling experience preferred
• Experience using an RF scanner preferred
• Prior experience operating a hi-lo/forklift strongly desired
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and up to 50 lbs frequently

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), starting on day one
• Annual Bonus
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program
• Onsite gym
• A supportive, family-owned work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed