AJ Rose
Position Summary:
The Group Leader - Material Control is responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of material handling personnel engaged in the movement, storage, and shipment of raw materials and finished goods. This includes leadership of shipping and receiving functions, inventory control, and forklift operations to ensure efficient and timely materials flow.
Pay Rate:
$25.46-$26.17 plus .75 shift premium
Key Responsibilities: Direct the work of employees handling, storing, and transporting materials throughout the facility. Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including scheduling of trucks and documentation verification. Oversee the use of industrial trucks and equipment based on plant layout and handling procedures. Organize storage of raw material, in-process components, and finished goods. Maintain and record accurate inventory of materials received, stocked, and distributed. Monitor materials on the shop floor and supply production areas as needed. Load and unload trucks, including receiving steel coil deliveries. Operate lift trucks and, as needed, company pickup trucks to move materials or make deliveries. Maintain truck logs and comply with commercial driving and shipping regulations. Prepare items for shipment and ensure they meet specifications. Compare shipment records to verify contents against bills of lading and orders. Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Perform other customer- or product-driven tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure Organizational and inventory management skills Strong attentiveness to detail and accuracy Effective communication and coordination across teams Good size and distance judgment for handling materials and forklift operation Problem-solving with initiative and follow-through Education & Experience:
3 to 6 years of experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment Essential Skills:
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures in a manufacturing setting Familiarity with inventory control systems and software Understanding of JIT (Just-In-Time) processes Shop floor and lot control experience Mechanical operation of material handling equipment Knowledge of ordering materials and QS-9000 standards Physical Requirements:
Lifting: Medium (30-50 lbs) Physical coordination for operating machinery and handling materials
Pay Rate:
$25.46-$26.17 plus .75 shift premium
Key Responsibilities: Direct the work of employees handling, storing, and transporting materials throughout the facility. Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including scheduling of trucks and documentation verification. Oversee the use of industrial trucks and equipment based on plant layout and handling procedures. Organize storage of raw material, in-process components, and finished goods. Maintain and record accurate inventory of materials received, stocked, and distributed. Monitor materials on the shop floor and supply production areas as needed. Load and unload trucks, including receiving steel coil deliveries. Operate lift trucks and, as needed, company pickup trucks to move materials or make deliveries. Maintain truck logs and comply with commercial driving and shipping regulations. Prepare items for shipment and ensure they meet specifications. Compare shipment records to verify contents against bills of lading and orders. Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Perform other customer- or product-driven tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure Organizational and inventory management skills Strong attentiveness to detail and accuracy Effective communication and coordination across teams Good size and distance judgment for handling materials and forklift operation Problem-solving with initiative and follow-through Education & Experience:
3 to 6 years of experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment Essential Skills:
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures in a manufacturing setting Familiarity with inventory control systems and software Understanding of JIT (Just-In-Time) processes Shop floor and lot control experience Mechanical operation of material handling equipment Knowledge of ordering materials and QS-9000 standards Physical Requirements:
Lifting: Medium (30-50 lbs) Physical coordination for operating machinery and handling materials