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The Materials Controller position will handle all aspects of inventory (materials) control including shipping and receiving, delivery of materials to shop work teams, paperwork processing, loading and unloading freight, quality assurance, cycle counting, system transactions and stocking production material.

About the Position:

All employees are expected to support the company's core values, safety, quality and attendance initiatives that help ensure we meet all our commitments to our customers, to include the following:

• Conducts himself/herself in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with vendor group to rectify damages and shortages.

• Compares identifying information and counts; weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.

• Confirms Material Test Reports (MTR), if required, are received with the shipment and the MTR number matches the received shipment.

• Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.

• Performs daily equipment inspections for any equipment where this is required, ex. fork trucks, cranes, etc.

• Troubleshoots incoming problems and resolves; communicates with Team Leaders or Purchasing Department if assistance is required.

• Routes items to departments or warehouse locations.

• Maintains log of received materials and supplies.

• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information.

• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.

• Packaging of components to specified quality standards ensuring reduced risk of damage during transport, i.e. ocean transport considerations.

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.

• Ensure that warehouse inventory both indoors and outdoors is well managed and inventory counts are correct. Ensures inventory damage risks are minimized and slow moving inventory is identified and properly disposed.

• Compiles order specific fan and drive kits, and guarantees that components are available for production in a timely manner.

• Provides needed material(s) to various workstations and/or locations.

• Responds in a timely manner to department requests for material deliveries.

• Ensures proper accounting for scrap inventory and raw goods.

• Conducts inventory counts to support accurate inventory valuation.

• Inventory system management including Kanban card systems, and Min/Max order systems.

• Manage recycling container usage and disposal.

• On site large trailer transport (5th wheel) of large structures, side frames, and complete or semi-complete exchangers.

• Helps improve individual and company performance through education and process improvement activities.

• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.

• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

What you know:

High school diploma or GED required. Candidates interested in company-sponsored GED program will be considered.  Prior manufacturing experience preferred. You will have a respectful approach to working with others and prior experience with the following:

• Basic desk top computer skills required.

• Basic math skills required including the ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.

• Forklift operation certification preferred.

• Overhead crane experience preferred.

• Scissor Lift certification preferred.

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Physical Requirements (sitting, standing, lifting, climbing, equipment and/or motor vehicle use). Lifting raw materials, assemblies, and equipment using lifts, or manually up to 50 lbs. Stands or walks 70% of workday. Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

What's in it for you:

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.