Materials Coordinator, Production

Hexagon AB; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Oakville, ON is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage inventory records accurately and operate forklifts safely. Candidates should have a college diploma in supply chain or related fields, with 2+ years of experience. Bilingualism in French and English is required, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience.
• Experience with inventory control.
• Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload freight safely.
• Inspect, count, label, and locate inventory accurately.
• Participate in Cycle Count Program to verify inventory data.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility to adapt

Education

College diploma/ degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration

Tools

ERP/inventory management systems

Forklifts

Job description

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking a Materials Coordinator for our Oakville, CAlocation.

AtHexagon, we strive to help industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. Our strength comes from our global footprint and enormous portfolio of advanced industrial sensors, measurement technologies, factory automation, simulation, and analytics tools.

Description

The Materials Coordinator will perform duties necessary to maintain accurate inventory records of stock items. Inspect, count, label, and locate items received into stocking locations; pick, inspect, count, label, package, and ship items routed from stocking locations. Load and unload freight from trucks, trailers, and containers using a variety of forklifts and pallet jacks. Responsible for quality and quantity of parts distributed.

What You'll Do

• Operates forklifts to load and unload freight from trucks, trailers, and containers in a safe manner
• Inspect, count, label, and locate items received or distributed from stocking locations
• Enters inventory transactions or provides data and source documents for timely data entry by others to maintain accurate inventory records of all items received and distributed from stocking locations
• Receives verbally, computer, or written instructions, i.e., shop order pick lists, receiving tickets, customer order pick lists, and makes appropriate written or system entries to complete assigned tasks using approved materials control processes
• Pick, package, and ship parts to other business units
• Utilizes source documents, i.e., shop order pick lists, receiving tickets, customer order pick lists or mass transfer sheets, to pick, package, and label products, ensuring accuracy of inventory and condition of delivery is undamaged; delivers packages to traffic team for shipment by various carriers
• Participates in the Cycle Count Program to verify accurate inventory data, investigate discrepancies, and reports findings to the Materials Control Supervisor or other designated individual
• Distributes office supplies, delivers incoming mail, and prepares outgoing mail for pick up
• Remains current with shipping and freight carrier procedures and policies
• Processes RMAs
• Receives and opens crates to retrieve documentation when required
• Answers telephone when supervisor is not present or when requested
• Complies with all safety and health regulations, i.e., daily visual inspections of forklifts reporting any issues, use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), when required, etc.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of company’s products and understanding of structure
• Remains current with industry trends and best practices
• Point person assigned to complete small scale comprehensive project related tasks
• Learns from and studies experienced Materials Coordinators’ techniques and work
• Remains current with skills by attending training classes, independent research, and seminars as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College diploma/ degree in a supply chain, logistics, business administration, or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with inventory control or ERP/ inventory management systems or order fulfillment processes.
• Understanding of warehouse and inventory control principles.
• Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification is an asset
• Experienced in operating forklifts, both propane and electric reach types, while loading and unloading freight from trucks, trailers & containers in a safe manner.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve shipping, receiving, or inventory discrepancies effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• This is an in-office, full-time position with standard working hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, office operating equipment, and grasping objects.
• Regularly move around the office and occasionally the factory floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds.

Employees will encounter work environment characteristics described below while performing the essential job functions, in a Flexible hybrid work arrangement.

• Office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.
• Office noise levels are considered low to moderate.
• If required, PPE will be provided.
• May require some domestic travel within Canada and the United States.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates to participate in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, contact Human Resources.

In accordance with Ontario's Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, please be advised that Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Canada utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process to assist in screening for the position. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact Human Resources.

Hexagon posts all official job opportunities on eithercareers-manufacturing.hexagon.com or careers.hexagon.comand communicates only from email addresses ending [e-mail]. We never request payment or personal banking information during recruitment. No offers will ever be extended without a proper interview via Teams or in person, never done over email alone. If you suspect fraud, it probably is, and contact us [e-mail].

Information at a Glance Job Title: Materials Coordinator Job Function: Production Planning Job Location (Short): Oakville, CAN, L6L 0G4
Workplace Type: Onsite Workplace Details: Oakville, CA, On-site Req ID: 2413 Apply now

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.