Materials Coordinator at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Daily interaction with Manufacturing, and Shipping & Receiving Department to prioritize work, and material requirements.


• Communicates with Shipping & Receiving teams to ensure timely receipt and distribution of supplies and materials.


• Participates in annual inventory process.


• Helps to coordinate manufacturing related movements or projects.


• Helps to track expenditures of materials as needed.


• Willingness to become familiarized with various company machinery, equipment, and safety related supplies.


• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and products as instructed.


• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas.


• Identify and label materials, and record their locations in yards, warehouse, and on the shelves to maintain inventory.


• Monitor inventory levels and restock as needed to ensure that production can continue uninterrupted. 


• Assist with preparing finished products for shipment by identifying their location then pulling, packing, and loading them.


• Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight.


• Perform and report cycle counts.


• Comply with all yard/warehouse safety rules and guidelines.


• Work with Project Managers, Supply Chain, and Receiving team to coordinate deliveries of new material as needed.


• Prepare reports on material usage and inventory levels.


• Assist in the development and implementation of new inventory management procedures.


• Enforce safety regulations when handling and storing materials. 
  


• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that materials are delivered to the correct locations in a timely manner. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Excel, and Word 


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience with or willingness to learn new software packages like M2M and Manager Plus.


• 1-5 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred.


• Strong verbal and written skills.


• Forklift Certified.


• Must be able to work well in a team setting. 


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.


• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting to 50 lbs. 


• Must be willing and able to perform physical demanding tasks such as lift heavy objects, crawl, climb and stand for extended periods of time. 


• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.


• Handling and moving objects- using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.


• Must be able to climb ladders or make use of a lift. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Manufacturing environment, may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery    with moving parts, and exotic materials.

ITAR SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.  Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.


• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email:  compliance@samuel.com) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This is a Safety Sensitive position: A Safety Sensitive position is a job or position where the   employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. It would be particularly dangerous if such an employee is using drugs or alcohol while on job. An employee must be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.