Materials Technician - 1st shift

AriensCo • Brillion, WI

7d

About The Position

AriensCo is hiring a Materials Technician to plan and coordinate material replenishment in support of manufacturing industrial or commercial products. The role coordinates purchased-component flow according to manufacturing plans and lead times, supports suppliers and internal teams in resolving delivery issues, and helps maintain material-control and inventory systems. It also trains and coordinates material handlers and parts pickers in assigned areas, supports problem-solving and corrective actions for material-related production interruptions, and maintains visual inventory controls and production-control processes.

The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days, from 4:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Pay starts at $22 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Forklift certification.
• High lift certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the flow of purchased components to support processes according to manufacturing plans and lead times.
• Train, coach, and coordinate material handlers and parts pickers in assigned areas; improve and ensure compliance with standard work.
• Contact suppliers proactively to expedite or de-expedite materials in coordination with the Material Leader.
• Launch purchase orders to obtain material and involve the supply management team when necessary.
• Manage processes for signaling suppliers to deliver materials to assigned assembly or manufacturing areas, including electronic kanban, kanban cards, and labels.
• Respond to failed purchase orders and resolve supplier delivery issues for the assigned area.
• Order materials and supplies as needed.
• Coordinate problem-solving activities and implement corrective actions addressing root causes of material-related production interruptions.
• Coordinate 6S activities and maintain the production control board with the Material Leader.
• Maintain the Manufacturing Order (MO) system and/or purchase orders for the assigned area.
• Coordinate the disposition of material rejects for the assigned area.
• Maintain pull systems for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Monitor delivery timeliness and problem-solve late deliveries with suppliers.
• Communicate concerns that may delay production to material leaders and participate in developing alternate plans.
• Develop, improve, and maintain visual inventory management, including kanban cards, dedicated baskets, supermarket signs, and labels.
• Control the creation of serial numbers for finished goods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short-term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs.
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
• Employee Product Purchase Program.
• 50% daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center.
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide, excluding Brillion Early Learning Center.
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health at Brillion Campus only.
• Nearsite and urgent care clinic options at Brillion Campus only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree