What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at KBI Biopharma?
Please note: the working hours for this position are Sun-Wed 5:00pm to 3:30am and this role is eligible for a shift differential on top of base compensation
Role Description:
The Material Coordinator oversees the end-to-end movement, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products to support operational excellence. This role is responsible for coordinating daily material flow activities— including receiving, storing, loading/unloading, sorting, segregating, issuing, picking, packing, and shipping—while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. This role combines working knowledge of ERP systems (ASCTrac & SAP IM/EWM) with hands-on understanding of pharmaceutical warehouse operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of system transactions. The Material Coordinator provides organizing material handling operations, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring all necessary preparations for inventory counts are completed. The role requires strict adherence to safety requirements for hand and power tool operation, safe transport of materials, and proper housekeeping within warehouse and work areas. This position plays a key role in supporting multiple departments by ensuring timely material availability, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements to maintain high standards of accuracy, orderliness, and productivity. Regular attendance, punctuality, and a proactive approach are essential to success in this role.
Minimum Requirements:
Salary range: $24.04 - $28.85 / hour plus 10% this position is eligible for a 10% shift differential in addition to the posted salary range.
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy, which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days, and employee recognition programs.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
Role Description:
The Material Coordinator oversees the end-to-end movement, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products to support operational excellence. This role is responsible for coordinating daily material flow activities— including receiving, storing, loading/unloading, sorting, segregating, issuing, picking, packing, and shipping—while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. This role combines working knowledge of ERP systems (ASCTrac & SAP IM/EWM) with hands-on understanding of pharmaceutical warehouse operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of system transactions. The Material Coordinator provides organizing material handling operations, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring all necessary preparations for inventory counts are completed. The role requires strict adherence to safety requirements for hand and power tool operation, safe transport of materials, and proper housekeeping within warehouse and work areas. This position plays a key role in supporting multiple departments by ensuring timely material availability, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements to maintain high standards of accuracy, orderliness, and productivity. Regular attendance, punctuality, and a proactive approach are essential to success in this role.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent along with two years of experience in warehousing, shipping, receiving, and computerized inventory control, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Candidates should be knowledgeable in all facets of warehouse operations, including receiving, housekeeping, tagging of capital items, location management, shipping processes, LTL trucking, FedEx/Airborne and UPS services, purchasing interface, packaging, and problem resolution.
- A strong understanding of chemical handling, proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and compliance with DOT requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
- The role demands excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency with computerized inventory systems and Microsoft Office applications, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and push 200L drums on dollies into the manufacturing area. Standing for more than 2-8 hours is required along with the ability to carry materials and place them on transfer carts for movement.
Salary range: $24.04 - $28.85 / hour plus 10% this position is eligible for a 10% shift differential in addition to the posted salary range.
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy, which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days, and employee recognition programs.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
Salary : $24 - $29