Material Technician 3rd Shift

Poclain•Sturtevant, WI

About The Position

As a Materials Technician, you will help ensure the efficient flow, accuracy, and integrity of materials throughout manufacturing and distribution processes. The role handles, stores, tracks, and moves inventory while maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards. Working as part of a team, you will execute material control processes, support production needs, and manage inventory through system transactions and physical movement of goods.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Basic computer proficiency, including inventory systems, data entry, and transactions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Safety-conscious mindset.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in materials handling, warehousing, or a manufacturing environment.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Experience with inventory control systems and cycle counting.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, wash, pick, package, and ship materials according to established procedures.
Load and unload trucks and coordinate dispatch activities.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts.
Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records in systems.
Execute inventory transactions related to manufacturing, procurement, and shipping.
Manage Kanban processes and issue materials using FIFO methodology.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies.
Track and report scrap and material variances.
Maintain required logs, documentation, and reports.
Support 5S initiatives and identify process improvement opportunities, including the 7 wastes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.