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Material Handling Coordinator

Robinson Inc
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Robinson, Inc. we pride ourselves on our manufacturing solutions and ownership culture, which support the industries we serve and our local communities. Robinson is employee-owned and is driven by a dedicated team of skilled professionals that value trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundations of our organization. We strive to provide customer service that goes above and beyond the standard.


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JOB OVERVIEW

The Material Handling Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing the physical movement of materials needed to support production and shipping activities. This role ensures raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods are received, moved, staged, transferred, and prepared accurately and on time. The Material Handling Coordinator works closely with production, readiness, fleet, and inventory teams to maintain smooth and reliable material flow throughout the operation.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

  • Coordinate and perform daily material movement activities across assigned departments, value streams, or facilities.
  • Move materials to and from production work centers based on priorities, schedules, and operational demand.
  • Stage material for production, shipment, transfer, or storage.
  • Support receiving and shipping processes, including unloading, loading, verification, and documentation.
  • Ensure material is properly identified, labeled, scanned, and transacted in the system.
  • Maintain visibility of material locations, rack/bin status, and job movement across operations.
  • Support interdepartmental and interbuilding movement of WIP and completed components.
  • Communicate with supervisors, planners, readiness team members, and production teams regarding urgent material needs and movement priorities.
  • Assist in resolving basic material location issues, transaction discrepancies, and movement delays.
  • Maintain organized material storage areas, staging lanes, and flow paths.
  • Follow standard work for material handling, rack/bin usage, equipment use, labeling, and safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling.
  • Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Basic ERP, scanner, or inventory transaction experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple priorities and respond quickly to production needs.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing material flow.
  • Attention to detail in labeling, scanning, and material identification.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to safely handle and move materials throughout the facility.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel to other Robinson facilities may be required.


At Robinson, we value professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to craftsmanship. We offer a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow within their roles. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional metal fabrication solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.


Robinson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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