Materials Control Operator - Experienced-US

Kennametal • Bedford, PA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Support between materials and production through recordkeeping of materials received and inventory and production.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• 6 months Manufaturing site experience is preferred
• Drivers license
• Completion of basic math, blueprint reading and gauge-reading training
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control for industrial and commercial products.
• Compile records regarding the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock/inventory, or in production.
• Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules.
• Assist in identifying possible and actual shortages.
• Initiate actions to correct material or process deficiencies when necessary.
• Use knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering functions to alert the appropriate stakeholders about potential issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Estimate and log production rates and time expenditures.
• Establish the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping deadlines, when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees