Material Specialist

Dec USA is seeking a Material Specialist in the Mauston, Wisconsin office! The Material Specialist reports to the Materials & Logistics Supervisor and is responsible for coordination and distribution of materials for production. Responsible for physical storage and issuing of material and parts used in production. Responsible for accurate maintenance of physical inventory and records of all assigned materials and parts. Requires coordination with production, purchasing and materials planning personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Per work orders, prepare the production materials needed for a job and issues to production floor.
• Maintain physical inventory of all assigned parts and production materials.
• Set-up and maintains a logical, accurate storage and picking system so that all materials can be stored and picked as efficiently as possible.
• Conduct physical inventories cycle counts, and annual inventories, etc. as needed.
• Input all appropriate detail in MRP system, or other computer programs as needed to maintain data base and produce reports and track data.
• Receive material daily and conducts the appropriate MRP transactions.
• Check Bills of Material to make sure all required parts are available or on order, coordinate with purchasing and engineering departments to resolve problems.
• Prepare material for shipping per Aftermarket BOM’s and processes for delivery, which could be UPS, FED EX, common carrier.
• Practice lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap, and waste including 5S and 7W
• Return overstocked materials and disposes of obsolete materials.
• Set up and maintains Kanban systems
• Receive all incoming materials for the business unit, delivers to appropriate storage or use, and prepares daily receiving transactions.
• Run required reports to assure accuracy of inventory, resolve problems and report to issues to management.
• Prepare material usage reports as required.
• Follow all safety requirements and works with safety in mind.
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, hand trucks, dollies and carts.
• Use safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property and materials.
• Maintain awareness of hazardous areas and situations, immediately notifies team leader or supervisor of any quality or safety problems, concerns or delays.
• Work cooperatively with others in a continuous improvement environment; attends and participates in team meetings, helps others as needed.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the storage areas and outside facility.
• Suggest methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills, etc.):

• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Understands and applies Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to accurately enter data into computer, perform transactions and use MRP and other communications software.
• Fork truck certification or ability to be trained in fork truck certification.
• Safe driving record, which includes having a Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25