What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Shop Materials Coordinator position at Powell Houston-Canton?
Keep production moving. Power what matters.
At Powell, our switchgear and electrical systems help keep the world on. As a Senior Shop Materials Coordinator in Southeast Houston, you’ll ensure every workstation has the right materials at the right time—so our builders can focus on quality and speed. Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:15 p.m.–12:45 a.m.; overtime as needed.
Picture This
You arrive, review demand signals, and replenish kits before the first build starts. A scanner updates inventory in real time as you stage hardware. A quick huddle with the production lead confirms priorities. A hot part arrives—your forklift run gets it where it needs to go. Quality, safety, and flow stay on track because of your organization and judgment.
Your Responsibilities
- Receive, stage, store, and document materials with precision.
- Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to anticipate material needs.
- Stock and restock hardware and components at assigned cells.
- Record transactions using scanners and designated computer programs.
- Transport, load, and unload materials by forklift when required.
- Comply with all safety policies to prevent incidents.
- Follow manufacturing procedures and standard work to support consistent output.
- Safeguard product quality by adhering to process instructions and escalating risks.
Experience & Capabilities
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of material handling in a manufacturing environment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting.
- Aptitude with computer systems, databases, and software tools.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and stay physically active for extended periods.
- English fluency for effective communication.
Preferred Background
- Forklift experience.
- Industrial or warehouse experience.
Mindset & Work Habits
- Multitasker with sharp attention to detail.
- Keeps work areas orderly and labeled.
- Self-driven and anticipatory.
- Open to flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends as needed.
Working Conditions
- Safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial environment with occasional outdoor tasks.
- PPE required: safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection as needed, and fall-protection equipment when required.
- Comfortable using step ladders, A-frame ladders, and scissor lifts for overhead work.
- Tasks at heights up to approximately 10 feet on elevated structures using proper lift equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Maintain balance and agility to prevent falls when walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs or step ladders.
- Bend at the waist and knees; extend arms and hands in any direction.
- Stand and walk continuously.
- Frequent overhead work and full extension with both arms.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.
Additional Information
This posting outlines the role’s essential functions and does not encompass every possible task or responsibility.
Salary : $17 - $21