Materials Assistant
Department: Materials
Reports to: Materials Planning & Logistics Supervisor
Position Overview:
Are you a go-getter who thrives in fast-paced environments?
We are currently seeking a highly organized and computer literate individual to assume the Materials Assistant role at Adventec Manufacturing Inc. The ideal candidate must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, be certified and able to operate a forklift, and be capable of working in a fast paced environment; quickly and accurately picking orders and preparing paperwork for shipments with 100% accuracy and precision. As a member of our materials team, you must be willing to take on and complete a range of assigned tasks in support of our materials department, and possess excellent math, written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Normal hours of work 8:00 – 5:00 PM (Salaried)
- Identify and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain warehouse and shipping at the highest standards of housekeeping and organization, consistent with our 5S commitment throughout our organization.
- Oversee management / consumption of regrind material.
- Assist with documenting and logging all in-coming shipments of raw materials / supplies and out-going finished goods.
- Monitor inventory stock levels, minimum and maximum, and performing physical inventory counts.
- Assist in maintaining weekly and daily shipping schedule for all customers and suppliers
- Operate equipment safely; load and unload racks safely and complete daily forklift checklists.
- Assist in preparing shipments and accompanying paperwork as required to maintain on time delivery to customers; order picking, staging and confirmation of goods.
- Assist in the preparation of outbound paperwork (Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Customs documentation) without error.
- Assist in scheduling outbound pick-ups with either customer directed logistics or from list of approved freight suppliers
- Confirm receipt of goods/services matches packing slips; process receipts in ERP system and distribution of documents as needed.
- Inspect all incoming freight for integrity and immediately report / quarantine any damage. Ensure pictures are taken as evidence of damage at incoming.
- Assist in assigning and tracking location of all raw materials, WIP and FG, scrap + maintenance, tooling and capital equipment consistent with our warehouse plan.
- Conduct physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
- Under the direction of the materials team leadership, conduct weekly cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and participate / lead problem resolution when discrepancies are encountered.
- Identify and document CIP opportunities to improve efficiency in our warehouse and ensure optimal use of available space.
- Provide assistance throughout our organization as required on Continuous improvement / 5S projects.
Requirements:
- Experience in Inventory analysis, material handling, shipping and receiving.
- General knowledge of ERP systems and proficient in Excel.
- Valid Fork lift license. (Considered an asset)
- Good physical condition and strength (must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to perform the job safely and efficiently with a minimum of supervision.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical, organization and time management skills
Qualified candidates can apply via email or submit an application in person to HR@adventec.com
