Material Specialist Anguleris Technologies - 2.7 Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Multitasking Spreadsheets Basic math Company vehicle operation Driver's License Attention to detail Organizational skills Full Job Description Materials Specialist at Swatchbox About Swatchbox Swatchbox is transforming the way architects, designers, and building professionals discover, order, evaluate, and responsibly manage material samples. As a leading material sampling platform for the architecture and design industry, Swatchbox connects design professionals with thousands of products from top building product manufacturers while supporting smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable sampling workflows. As Swatchbox continues to grow, we are expanding our materials operations and cataloging capabilities to support a deeper, more accurate, and more useful material discovery experience for the design community. Position Overview Swatchbox is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Materials Specialist to support a growing material reclamation, reuse, and product cataloging initiative. This role is responsible for sorting, identifying, organizing, cataloging, and reporting on physical building product samples across a wide range of material categories. The Materials Specialist will evaluate reclaimed materials against established criteria, identify relevant product attributes, maintain accurate material records, and help determine the most responsible next step for each sample, whether returning it to active use, redirecting it to educational programs, or preparing it for recycling. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with a direct connection to Swatchbox's sustainability and green operations. By keeping viable samples in circulation and reducing the volume of material sent to landfills, this position will support waste diversion, carbon-reduction efforts, circular material workflows, and measurable environmental reporting across the building product industry. Key Responsibilities Material Sorting, Identification, and Cataloging Sort, review, and organize physical building product samples across a variety of material categories. Identify sample types, manufacturers, product categories, collections, colors, finishes, and other relevant material attributes using available information. Evaluate materials against established criteria for cataloging, reuse, digital representation, or other operational disposition. Organize materials across key product categories to support a deep, diverse, and useful materials catalog. Maintain accurate records of materials reviewed, categorized, approved, rejected, or requiring additional research. Support the physical organization of samples to improve workflow, visibility, accessibility, and inventory accuracy. Materials Operations Support Help process materials efficiently and accurately as part of a growing materials operations program. Track material volume, categories, product types, manufacturer representation, and processing progress. Help identify gaps, opportunities, and priority areas across key building product categories. Partner with internal teams to improve workflows for material intake, evaluation, cataloging, documentation, and reporting. Contribute ideas for improving sorting standards, data collection, operational efficiency, and catalog quality. Conduct occasional local pickups of materials from participating organizations using a provided company vehicle. Data, Dashboards, and Reporting Create, update, and manage digital dashboards that track material processing, category coverage, operational throughput, and program progress. Report on key metrics, including samples processed, product categories reviewed, manufacturers represented, materials approved for cataloging, and overall processing activity. Prepare regular updates and executive reporting on materials operations performance. Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities based on material data. Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and useful for operational and strategic decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with warehouse, operations, product, marketing, and data teams to support catalog development and material intelligence initiatives. Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders. Help translate physical sample review into structured information that supports digital cataloging, product discovery, and internal reporting. Support special projects related to material research, catalog expansion, sustainability initiatives, and manufacturer representation. Qualifications Required Qualifications Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to identify, sort, and categorize physical products based on visible attributes, labels, packaging, and available information. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Comfortable working with spreadsheets, dashboards, databases, inventory systems, handheld scanners, computers, or warehouse management systems. Basic math, reading comprehension, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications Experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, product cataloging, materials libraries, architecture, interior design, building products, or sample management. Familiarity with architectural and interior finish materials such as tile, flooring, textiles, wallcoverings, laminates, paint, stone, wood, metal, glass, acoustic products, or surfacing materials. Experience creating or maintaining dashboards, reports, or operational metrics. Experience with data entry, product research, or catalog management. Interest in sustainability, material reuse, architecture, design, or building products. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout the shift. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Reaching overhead and below the knees. Climbing ladders and stairs as needed. Repetitive hand and wrist motions. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work Environment Warehouse and materials processing environment. Regular interaction with physical material samples, boxes, shelving, pallets, and inventory systems. Exposure to dust, noise, and machinery. Fast-paced work setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. Schedule may vary based on operational needs.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Elgin, IL 60123 (Required)

Work Location:

In person