Materials Technician

Louisville, KY

Location: Louisville, KY

ShiftC Crew (Split Shift): Friday & Saturday 6am-6pm AND Sunday & Monday 6pm-6am

Payrate: $19.55/hr

OVERVIEW: The Materials Technician is responsible for assembling and routing various types of printed material accurately and in a timely manner by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives, reviews, and processes requests for materials, supplies, and equipment needed for specific projects and general activities.
  • Determines the accuracy of paperwork by closely reviewing pertinent information on documents and purchase requests that are sent to Procurement.
  • Rechecks quantities and condition of materials delivered and takes corrective action when appropriate; verifies receipt of shipments when original invoice is received and certifies invoices for payment.
  • Prepares information and reports as required.
  • Must follow the procedure and safely operate a gas or electric forklift to move, stack, load, and unload material within the facility.
  • Serves as Team Leader for forklift operators.
  • Keep and retain shipping and receiving records and documents as required.
  • Exemplify leadership abilities that encompass minimum supervision authorities.
  • Perform routine cycle counts of parts and or components.
  • Monitor, reinforce, and audit FIFO.
  • Train Forklift Operators
  • Administrative duties as required.
  • Good communication skills
  • Produce a system shipper or manual shipper for all outbound freight.
  • Transmit ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) systematically.
  • Contact customers, suppliers, and carriers as required and maintain professional relationships.
  • Develop forms as required for follow-up purposes.
  • Stage. Load or transport material and containers as needed.
  • File and record keeping.
  • Receive inbound material via TRANS4M, PLEX, and CMMSIII (as required).
  • Report shortages of components and finished goods.
  • Review plant layout to ensure all containers and materials are placed in the proper location.
  • Facilitate and lead 5-S activities.
  • Monitor and update the truck board.
  • Monitor and respond to the Plex monitor.

Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years of experience as a Materials Technician or a related role
  • High School diploma or GED is required
  • Two (2) years of experience with basic computer skills
  • A minimum of one year of experience reading freight bills and bill of ladings.
  • One year of experience communicating effectively with others in a work environment
  • One year of experience working with basic math skills in a work environment (ability to perform inventory cycle counts as needed)
  • One year of current experience as a Hi-Lo Driver
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred
  • One year of experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.