Materials Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Materials Associate

REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

LOCATION: Tempe, Arizona

REVISION: 0

The Materials Associate role is vital for ensuring the smooth processing of incoming and outgoing shipments, confirming materials are received as ordered, and shipping products to customers. The associate assist in coordinating, expedites and ensures the uninterrupted flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities.

• Read schedules, reports, and job orders to determine materials required, availability of stock, and order priority
• Maintain accurate internal records and document shipping/receiving transactions.
• Assist with materials coordination and parts management.
• Work with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and complete discrepancy reports as required
• Locate and distribute materials to specified production areas
• Record and maintain inventory of quantity and type of materials and parts received, stocked, and distributed
• Compile and maintain inventory and production records
• Examine material received, verify part numbers, engineering codes, and check for discrepancies, including shortages, overages, or damages, and escalate as needed.
• Keep shipping/receiving areas clean and maintain safe work conditions.
• Receive and ship materials to and from suppliers and customers
• Perform other duties as required
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and/or training in inventory and materials management required
• Ability to maintain effective communication both internally and externally to support outstanding customer service
• Organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and ERP systems
• Experience working with automated and/or barcoding inventory systems preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with good initiative, reliable, and strong work ethic
• Minimum 1-2 years Shipping and Receiving experience preferred
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Full-Time 8-hour shift

Schedule 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Moderate noise

Frequent moving people and mechanical parts/machinery

Frequent exposure to chemicals

Regularly standing for long periods of time

Regularly lifting and handling loads less than 10 pounds and occasionally lifting 25 pounds

Occasional bending and squatting

Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tempe, AZ 85282 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tempe, AZ 85282: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person