Material Specialist

United Radio is an employee-centric organization.  We are building a team of people who share core values of positivity, exceptional work ethic and a commitment to working smarter to get the job done. With over 100 years in the industry with a reputation for technical expertise and the ability to offer customized solutions, United Radio delivers a variety of applications across a diverse mix of over 40 end markets in the US.  United Radio’s headquarters are in Syracuse, NY with a secondary location in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Summary

The Materials Specialist will be responsible for inventory management, including receiving of incoming shipments, stocking, and communicating material availability to internal customers.

Hours are M-F, 9:00am-6:00pm.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receive shipments utilizing warehouse management system and verify item(s), quantity, and physical condition of order.
• Unload, check, store, and distribute incoming merchandise.
• Inspect shipments for damage or defects and report any discrepancies to ensure that they meet company standards for quality and quantity.
• Review reports on inventory levels to ensure stock to meet customer demand.  
• File, distribute and maintain MSDS/SDS manual and electronic library.
• Clean, maintain, store, and preserve materials.
• Distribute materials and supplies from Materials & Tools Room and maintain chemicals in chemical cabinet.
• Resolve discrepancies with Materials Supervisor / Procurement Manager.
• Stock materials received and maintain stock areas to protect inventory from damage.
• Check supply stock, rotate, and replenish inventory to bins and shelves. Use warehouse management system to move and maintain stock respectively.
• Keep receiving area neat and organized.
• Participate in physical counts to reconcile inventories and spot check for accuracy.
• Verify and reconcile routine inventory record discrepancies.  
• Promote and adhere to the United Radio Core Values
• Comply with United Radio's policies and procedures, and quality systems.    
• Perform other related duties as requested.  

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).   

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including tone of voice.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability and desire to learn new skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities appropriately. 
• Secondary language preferred

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated hourly rate between $16.00 and $18.00The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs.  United Radio offers competitive compensation to all of its employees as well as comprehensive benefits which include Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid-Time-Off, Holiday pay, and much more.

United Radio is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.