Description

The material expediter position compiles and maintains material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.

· Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.

· Transfer of materials from stock area to production areas.

· Examines material received, verifies parts numbers, and checks discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.

· Compares work ticket specifications to material used to work stations to verify appropriate assignment.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum of a high school education and one year of manufacturing- related experience in shipping and receiving.

· Ability to follow verbal instructions and use simple math.

· Licensed forklift operator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category