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View More Jobs Materials Specialist Shady Grove, PA, United States Job Description General Job Objective:
A Materials Specialist will perform the basic functions of a Material Handler in the addition to the Essential Job Functions. Incumbent expected to support all company programs such as Lean, 5S, TPR, etc. Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated proficiency in ERP system. Effective organizational and communication skills Must be able to prioritize customer requirements. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Must be able to pass forklift certification. Essential Job Functions:
Works directly with Scheduler and Production Supervisor in their assigned area for the systematic and physical expediting of shortages, communicating and correcting any inventory discrepancies. Monitors and physically secures both internal/external (manufactured or purchased) shortages communicating with the specific Buyer, Scheduler or Production Supervisor to expedite needs. Performs all necessary inventory transactions required to support the receipt and issue of purchased or manufactured components. Sessions include but are not limited to: Generate, print and release outbound material issues Print order documents and DVP Enter inventory transactions (adjustments & transfers) Maintain locations by item Expediting sessions (production orders, production planning, BOMs, routings, display fast input, display inventory transactions by item) RFID Scanning Label software Works directly with the Scheduler and PIC Supervisor in POU data set-up and location maintenance, including rack maintenance. Responsible for cycle counting, control counts, performing minor inventory reconciliation, and inventory record maintenance. Monitors kanban stocking locations for re-order signals and expedites replenishment through the supplier if required. Daily monitoring of POU inventory to proactively identify shortage items and potential inventory issues that may cause delays for manufacturing. Confirms counts and verifies material specs on incoming material for plate steel and forwards to receiving for CX receipts. Manages drop off inventory for effective material utilization. Receives coil stock into consignment database and verifies appropriate Baan transactions are completed. May operate forklift trucks, order pickers, overhead cranes, side-loaders, Combi-lift, jockey trucks, stacker cranes, or any other material handling equipment as necessary to lift, transport, store, and position a variety of raw, semi-finished, and purchased parts, components, materials, and items. Use of equipment based upon certifications. Other duties as determined by supervision. Working Environment:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, depending upon the task assigned. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbent will work in a typical manufacturing environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be required to climb ladders. Education & Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. 1 year of experience as a Material Handler preferred. Health & Safety Requirements:
Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards. Perform job functions in a safe manner. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can. Some material handlers that have been trained in hazardous waste management will be responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous waste materials (primarily paint related waste) from satellite accumulation areas to the hazardous waste compound. Material handlers handling hazardous waste material must be certified powered industrial truck operators. Material handlers involved in this process will receive introductory and annual training related to the following topics: hazards of hazardous waste generated at the site, safe handling methods for transportation, inspection methods of containers prior to transport, spill prevention methods to be utilized during transport and at hazardous waste compound, emergency procedures for spilled hazardous waste drum, proper labeling and dating of containers, storage requirements, spill reporting and emergency evacuation procedures, and containment procedures. Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel) Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 3157 Job Category Operations Posting Date 06/10/2026, 11:07 AM Locations 1565 Buchanan Trail E, Greencastle, PA, 17225, US Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1st © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 1565 Buchanan Trail E, Greencastle, PA, 17225, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs
