Location : Louisville, KY

_ Shift_ : C Crew (Split Shift): Friday & Saturday 6am-6pm AND Sunday & Monday 6pm-6am _
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_ 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.