Description
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
- The Material Expediter executes the following:
- Locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record
- Reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders
- Confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials
- Locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck
- Records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand
- Work may include the following tasks:
- Directing Power-Truck Operator or Material Handling Laborer to expedite movement of materials between storage and production areas
- Compare work ticket specifications with material at workstations to verify appropriateness of material in use
- Prepare worker production records and timecards
- May update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal.
Requirements
- Minimum education: High school diploma or GED
- Preferred education: Associate degree in logistics, supply chain, business or a related field
- Minimum experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in materials handling, logistics, supply chain, warehousing, inventory control, or production support
- Other key skills and qualifications:
- experience tracking and expediting materials according to schedules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel and word) and ERP systems
- Ability to read production schedules, determine material needs and resolve shortages/ delays
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of safety practices and basic supply chain processes
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance