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Material Expeditor (Lead)
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A Scheduler or Operations Coordinator provides scheduling and logistical support for an office, company or organization. May specialize in scheduling required for production or for administrative work.
$48,227 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements campbell, KY Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description The Material Expediter coordinates the movement, staging, and prioritization of Army equipment and materiel during the turn-in process at a contractor-managed site. This position ensures timely workflow between receiving, inspection, warehousing, and transportation operations while maintaining compliance with Army supply regulations, technical manuals, and contract requirements. The Material Expediter plays a critical role in reducing processing delays and supporting property accountability by ensuring equipment flows efficiently through the turn-in cycle. The Material Expediter executes the following: locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record, reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders, confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials, locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck, and records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand. Work may include the following tasks: directing Power-Truck Operator or Material Handling Laborer to expedite movement of materials between storage and production areas, compare work ticket specifications with material at work stations to verify appropriateness of material in use, prepare worker production records and timecards, and may update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal. Responsibilities Expedite the movement of vehicles, equipment, and Class IX repair parts from receiving to inspection, staging, and warehousing areas. Monitor and prioritize items requiring immediate attention or special handling (e.g., hazardous, sensitive, or controlled items). Ensure equipment is staged properly for inspection, accountability, or outbound shipment. Verify that turn-in documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200, condition codes) match the items being processed. Track movement status of materiel and update logs, spreadsheets, or Army systems (GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP) as required. Report discrepancies in documentation, property records, or shipment status to supervisors. Work closely with Supply Technicians, Warehouse Specialists, Transportation Coordinators, and Quality Control staff to ensure smooth equipment flow. Communicate with Army unit personnel to resolve delays or issues during mass turn-ins. Support outbound shipping requirements by ensuring materiel is staged, packaged, and ready for loading. Assist in reconciling shortages, overages, or mismatches in equipment turn-ins. Participate in cyclic inventories, spot checks, and property accountability reviews (PARs). Ensure items are properly tagged, labeled, and condition-coded before storage or shipment. Ensure safe movement of materiel using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Comply with OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during staging and handlng. Follow environmental standards for HAZMAT handling, packaging, and disposal.