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Material Coordinator

Gilmore Furniture
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027

Overview
We are seeking a Materials Coordinator to join our manufacturing and supply chain team. In this vital role, you will assist the Materials Mgt and Purchasing team with inventory management essential to our production processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and technical expertise will make a tangible impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.

· Unload trucks using forklift or pallet jack as required.

· Inspect shipments for damage, ensure quality and specifications match company requirements, and report discrepancies, damaged goods or non-conforming materials promptly.

· Coordinate with Quality for inspection of incoming materials when required.

· Label and store materials in appropriate storage or production areas.

· Maintain clean, organized, and safe receiving, storage, and workspace areas.

Inventory Accuracy & Control

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts.

· Assist with reconciliation between physical counts ans system records.

· Work with the materials management, production and engineering teams to investigate inventory inaccuracies.

· Participate in corrective action regarding inventory variances with Materials team.

Move materials and Work-In-Process between buildings and/or work centers within manufacturing facilities.

Education/Experience/Skills Required:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Basic math and analytical skills for counting and verifying quantities.

· Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-time inventory control or materials coordination role in a manufacturing environment.

· Basic understanding of purchasing and inventory control principles.

· Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

· Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

· Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

· Problem-solving and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

· Reliable attendance.

  • Reads, writes, and communicates in English effectively.

· Ability to read purchase orders, packing slips and bills of lading.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

· Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, or bend and use hands and arms to push, pull, reach or grasp.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Frequent handling of boxes, pallets, and materials.

· Requires use of a forklift (certification required) and pallet jack.

· Work performed in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with exposure to wood and metal dust, noise, machinery in operation, and smells associated with woodworking, finishing and metal shop environments.

· No special safety equipment is required.

Reporting to:

· Materials Mgt & Purchasing leadership

Travel Requirements: None

Hourly Pay: $21-$22

No phone calls please. Please apply on Indeed. We are not open to the public and do not accept applications on-site.

Pay: $21.90 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22

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