Material Specialist - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 25.00/hour - Gallatin, TN

• AllSearch Recruiting has a client that is a U.S.-based manufacturer that produces premium truck bodies designed for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and agriculture. They are looking for a Material Specialist to join their team in Gallatin, TN. The Material Specialist will keep materials moving so each workstation has the right parts at the right time. Read prints/BOMs, kit components, run basic fabrication equipment, and support shipping/receiving to maintain production flow. Shifts available include: 1st shift (6am - 2:30 pm) and 2nd shift (2:15 pm - 10:45 pm) available. 

Responsibilities:

• Move, stage, and deliver materials between stations using pallet jacks and forklifts.
  
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to schedule, check in, and route deliveries.
  
• Load and unload truck shipments safely and accurately.
  
• Review technical prints, shop drawings, and BOMs to confirm parts are built and kitted correctly.
  
• Manage inventory in storage racks: restock, rotate, and make high-demand items accessible; minimize scrap/waste.
  
• Prepare component stations on time so welding and downstream steps meet rate.
  
• Read and act on the production board to maintain factory flow and standard hours.
  
• Operate a press brake and CNC plasma table per work instructions.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe work area; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing/factory environment.
  
• Ability to read shop/technical drawings and BOMs.
  
• Forklift operation experience; certification preferred.
  
• Familiarity with CNC equipment and basic fabrication processes.
  
• Strong multitasking and prioritization in a fast-paced setting.
  
• Comfortable working in hot/cold environments and outdoors as needed.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 17.00 - 25.00/hour range
  
• 401k plan with 100% match up to 6% of salary (eligible after 1 year).
  
• Medical, dental, vision: 50% employer-sponsored for employee-only coverage (eligible after 90 days).
  
• Company-paid life insurance (eligible after 90 days).
  
• Disability insurance: 50% employer-paid (eligible after 90 days).
  
• Annual reimbursement for eye exam and prescription glasses.
  
• Supplemental insurance options: short- and long-term disability (eligible after 90 days).
  
• Paid time off: 10 vacation days (80 hours) annually.
  
• Paid holidays: 9 days annually.
  
• Paid personal days: 4 annually (2 at 90 days; 2 at 180 days).
  
• $50/month cell phone reimbursement.
  
• Tuition reimbursement (up to federal limit; eligible after 90 days).
  
• Gym membership reimbursement (50% or up to $40/month; eligible after 90 days).
  
• 1 paid volunteer day per year.
  
• Company-provided uniforms.
  
• Paid maternity/paternity leave (eligible after 90 days).
  
• Team member referral bonus program (up to $1,250).
  
• Team member truck body purchase program (eligible after 90 days).

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