What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Specialist position at viva?
Material Specialist
Qualifications:
Education: 4-year degree in any business-related field is highly preferred.
Experience:
Experience in operations/material flow/production planning in manufacturing environment is a plus.
Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and strong data analysis skills
Ability to communicate professionally, both written and oral
Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.
Work Location: This position will spend 50% of the time working on the shop floor.
Notes:
1st shift position
Hours: 6 AM to 2:30 PM with possible overtime.
Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work.
Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed.
Business casual dress code.
Candidates will need metatarsal protection for the first day.
This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status