Job Opening: Materials Coordinator

Summary Performs duties necessary to maintain accurate inventory records of stock items. Inspect, count, label, and locate items received into stocking locations; pick, inspect, count, label, package, and ship items routed from stocking locations. Load and unload freight from trucks, trailers, and containers using a variety of forklifts and pallet jacks. Responsible for quality and quantity of parts distributed. Job Responsibilities * Operates forklifts to load and unload freight from trucks, trailers, and containers in a safe manner * Inspect, count, label, and locate items received or distributed from stocking locations * Enters inventory transactions or provides data and source documents for timely data entry by others to maintain accurate inventory records of all items received and distributed from stocking locations * Receives verbally, computer, or written instructions, i.e., shop order pick lists, receiving tickets, customer order pick lists, and makes appropriate written or system entries to complete assigned tasks using approved materials control processes * Pick, package, and ship parts to other business units * Utilizes source documents, i.e., shop order pick lists, receiving tickets, customer order pick lists or mass transfer sheets, to pick, package, and label products, ensuring accuracy of inventory and condition of delivery is undamaged; delivers packages to traffic team for shipment by various carriers * Participates in the Cycle Count Program to verify accurate inventory data, investigate discrepancies, and reports findings to the Materials Control Supervisor or other designated individual * Distributes office supplies, delivers incoming mail, and prepares outgoing mail for pick up * Remains current with shipping and freight carrier procedures and policies * Processes RMAs * Receives and opens crates to retrieve documentation when required * Answers telephone when supervisor is not present or when requested * Complies with all safety and health regulations, i.e., daily visual inspections of forklifts reporting any issues, use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), when required, etc. * Maintains thorough knowledge of company's products and understanding of structure * Remains current with industry trends and best practices * Point person assigned to complete small scale comprehensive project related tasks * Learns from and studies experienced Materials Coordinators' techniques and work * Remains current with skills by attending training classes, independent research, and seminars as needed * Performs other related duties as assigne Qualifications * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that changes daily * Experience with inventory control or ERP software; ERP LX or BPCS desired * Understanding of warehouse and inventory control principles * Excellent Customer Service skills * Works under general direction as well as in a team environment * High School Diploma or equivalent * Some college and/or APICS courses desired * 1 - 3 years related experience * Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification desirable Other Physical Demands Employee must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship. * Frequently in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasional bending/kneeling * Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, operating office equipment, grasping objects * Reg