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For over 160 years, Siemens has been a leading provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Our rail systems are designed to ensure the highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and helping our customers move the world.
Position Overview:
As a Material Management Specialist -- 1st Shift, you will play a crucial role in our production facility. Working under minimal supervision, you will be responsible for efficiently moving materials throughout the facility while adhering to company policies and operational processes. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our manufacturing process.
First Shift: 6:30am – 3:00pm
What you'll be doing:
As a Material Management Specialist -- 1st Shift, you will be responsible for pulling, preparing, and staging job materials in assigned manufacturing work cells or staging areas. This includes loading and unloading materials onto transports and trucks, as well as assisting with rigging of material on the manufacturing floor and trucks using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts. You will also be responsible for removing and disposing of packing, scrap, material, skids, and cardboard in various areas of the manufacturing facility, storeroom, and receiving area.
Focus on Inventory Control:
- Effectively communicate with the Supervisor and peers
- Pull and issue parts for shop order kits
- Distribute shop orders to the floor upon completion
- Maintain all empty bins by refilling from overstock
- Update overflow location counts in spreadsheets
- Update material location in spreadsheets for parts
Focus on Shipping:
- Pull all material for shipping kits for shop orders
- Order all work cell supplies
- Print labels for bags and boxes for materials
- Communicate with the Supervisor and peers for departing shipments
- Ship all material for customer orders, Repaired Materials (RMAs), and other miscellaneous shipments
- Record all Serial Numbers (S/Ns) for products and provide them to Customer Service for generation of Pack slip
- Arrange UPS/FedEx shipments for pick-up
- Place orders for all shipping material supplies
- Coordinate with Quality before any shipments leave the dock (All packing slips MUST be verified by Quality prior to the truck being called)
- Schedule all trucks to pick up shipments
- Order all work cell and packing supplies
Focus on Receiving:
- Sign in and receive all materials before the end of the day, then take them to the correct place in the stockroom
- Check all materials for correct and matching part numbers
- Clearly label all materials before placing them in the stockroom
- Effectively communicate with Quality inspection regarding material status
- Place all non-conforming materials on Red Tagged shelves
- Fill shortages for shop floor orders
- Run reports for allocation of shortages and provide them to Team leaders
- Sign for all material entering the building, including RMAs (Notify RMA department)
- Perform housekeeping and 5S activities
- Adhere to all Siemens safety and work practices by keeping work area orderly at all times
- Ensure work area is accessible and safe for internal employees and customer traffic
- Inspect inbound/outbound shipments for damage and compare them to packing lists and bills of lading to ensure accuracy
- Identify and communicate any discrepancies or questionable conditions related to the task at hand
- Assist with cycle counts and navigate the MRP system
- Maintain Heijunka board with current counts daily
- Perform cycle counts as required
- Process basic non-inventory purchase order receipts
- Show competency in the use of the MRP system
- Use Kanban methodology to enhance team efficiency
- Work overtime as required
- Frequently lift objects weighing 10-35 pounds
- Perform cross-functional duties as assigned
What you'll need to succeed:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of material flow and storage locations to ensure materials are properly managed
- Strong multitasking skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Ability to use MRP system to track inventory
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
Why you'll love working for Siemens:
- Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
- We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
- We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with an impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and the environment.
- We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
- Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
- Employee perks and discounts, in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary rate for this position in Georgia is $18.00/hr.
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Salary info:
$18 - $18 / hr