Nikkiso Cryoquip is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, liquefiers, and vaporizers for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

Salary: $47,123 - $62,624

• To accomplish their main functions of keeping materials organized and accounted for, Material Controllers perform various tasks. We examined multiple job listings to identify these primary Material Controller duties and responsibilities.

• Coordinating Materials -Material Controllers coordinate and expedite movement of materials between departments according to each department’s production and shipping requirements. They also create and maintain computerized records of these movements.

• Order Management-Computation of the amounts of material or items required to complete specific job orders is a responsibility of Material Controllers. They must have knowledge of product manufacturing and related processes to successfully estimate how much each department or job requires.

• Inventory Control-Knowing how to create, compile and maintain manual or computerized records is an essential job duty of Material Controllers. They need these records to be able to verify inventory numbers and locations and to have available in the instance of an audit. Various software programs can be utilized to help with inventory control.

• Transporting Materials-Material Controllers often have to move or transport materials between departments in response to production needs. Knowledge of equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks is necessary. In addition, knowing how to move items safely without bodily injury to themselves or others is critical.

• Examining and Verifying Materials-Upon receiving new inventory, Material Controllers are tasked with examining the materials to verify that they conform to purchase order specifications. They must be familiar with the materials, components and specifications or have the ability to look in the reference drawings, procedures and/or manuals for the information. They must document any exceptions and arrange for the return or exchange of any materials that fail to meet specifications.

• Creating a storage system for inventory that is orderly and accessible and includes identifying information.
• Managing inventory control using various industry software programs and running daily shipping and receiving reports
• Reviewing vendor pricing on a consistent basis to ensure the company is receiving the best available pricing for each item.
• Creating and maintaining inventory, product cost and logistics data records that are easily accessible.
• Ensuring that delivered items match purchase order documentation.
• Preparing detailed lists of items or goods that need purchasing or repairing.
• Weighing and measuring products that enter the storage environment.
• High school diploma or GED certificate college degree preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.