Materials Specialist

Thruway Fasteners•Pittston Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Specialist serves as the operational backbone of Thruway’s business, playing a critical role in both warehouse operations and quality assurance activities. Key responsibilities include receiving, picking, packing, kitting, shipping, and cycle counting inventory while maintaining accuracy, organization, and safety throughout warehouse processes. In support of the Quality Department, the Materials Specialist performs inspections and verification activities to ensure products conform to customer drawings, specifications, and applicable industry standards. Through a strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence, this role helps drive customer satisfaction, product quality, and on-time delivery performance. This individual has responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Requirements

Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
Meticulous attention to detail.
Problem-solving, time-management, organizational and analytical ability.
Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Self-motivated
Team player who works productively with wide range of people
Knowledge of manufacturing environments and Electro/Mechanical hardware

Responsibilities

Complete a visual review of incoming items to ensure the correct part was received, quantity is correct, and there is no damage or other concerns.
Receive products into the inventory system (Oracle NetSuite).
Locate product in warehouse using picking ticket.
Efficiently pick customer orders, ensuring that the product is the correct and the quantity needed is verified.
Ensure the items that picked are correct and the quantity is correct.
Package to customers’ requirements.
Label as required by customer.
Package shipments according to the customer’s requirements.
Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer’s request.
Set up delivery schedule for in-house deliveries.
Conduct physical inventories (cycle counts) as required.
Conduct forklift and van/box truck inspections and preventative maintenance as required.
Maintains 6S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Safety, Sustain) principals to enhance cleanliness and organization in all areas.
Conduct incoming inspection on items requiring quality inspection.
Conduct outgoing inspection on items or orders requiring quality inspection.
Prepare and submit accurate quality documentation to customers (e.g., MTRs, CoCs, FAIs, ISIRs, PPAPs).
Act as the point person between customer and Thruway ‘s supply chain on branch quality issues.
Escalate major quality issues to the CQM and GM for awareness and support.
Maintain calibrated and reference only equipment.

Benefits

Medical plan options including a Co-Pay plan and High-Deductible Healthcare plans
Dental (including orthodontic coverage for dependents up to age 19)
Vision plan with either Davis or VSP networks
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D and State Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary critical illness, accident insurance, theft & legal services, hospital indemnity
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k retirement plan with employer match
Employee Referral Program