Material Control Specialist

T.M. Cobb / Haley Brothers, Inc.

Job Title: Material Control Specialist

Entry-level range: $18.50 – $20.50 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Location: Riverside (Warehouse / Yard / Production Environment)

Position Summary

The Material Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and material visibility across warehouse, yard, and production staging areas. This role ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and coordination with operations teams. The position supports complex door SKUs, including prehung units, slabs, frames, glass options, and hardware components, while ensuring materials are correctly stored, labeled, and system-accurate.

T.M. Cobb / Haley Brothers, Inc. operates five manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and five sales offices. Since our founding, we have remained committed to providing high-quality products, responsive service, and fair pricing. More than half of our employees have been with the company for over 20 years, reflecting our commitment to long-term employee relationships and operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Perform routine and scheduled cycle counts for door units, slabs, frames, glass inserts, hardware, and related components.
• Maintain accurate records of count results, discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Participate in and provide mandatory support for annual physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to mis-labeling, mixed stacks, unit-of-measure errors, damage, scrap, or rework.

Material Location & Storage Integrity

• Verify materials are stored in correct locations including racks, carts, A-frames, floor stacks, and staging lanes.
• Identify and report misclassified or improperly stored inventory.
• Support housekeeping and material organization standards to reduce damage and handling errors.

Systems & Data Accuracy

• Maintain and validate ERP/WMS item master data, including dimensions, configuration codes, and units of measure.
• Use computers, RF scanners, and inventory systems to track and reconcile material movements.
• Support WIP and material flow tracking between receiving, production, and shipping.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, and customer service teams to resolve material constraints and shortages.
• Communicate inventory issues clearly and professionally to operations leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory accuracy and material handling.

Safety & Equipment

• Follow all safety rules and regulations related to inventory handling and warehouse operations.
• May operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts) as required and certified.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or building materials distribution.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand units of measure.
• Computer proficiency, including ERP/WMS and RF scanning systems.

Preferred

• Experience with door products and configurations (prehung units, slabs, frames, handing, swing, glass, hardware).
• Prior cycle count or physical inventory experience.
• Familiarity with WIP tracking and production environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular work in warehouse, yard, and production environments.
• Ability to lift, push, and maneuver materials up to 50 lbs.
• Use of ladders up to 15 feet.
• Frequent walking, bending, standing, and exposure to material handling equipment and seasonal conditions.

Work Schedule 

• 8-hour shift 

• Day shift 

• Monday through Friday 

T.M. Cobb/ Haley Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Salary : $19 - $21