Materials Coordinator (Bilingual, French/English), Production

Hexagon AB; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Materials Coordinator in the UK. This full-time role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, operating forklifts, and ensuring safe shipping of materials. The ideal candidate should have a supply chain diploma and bilingual proficiency in French and English. Candidates need strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask effectively. The role offers standard working hours, with an opportunity to work in a critical manufacturing environment, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience required.
• Experience with inventory control or order fulfillment processes is essential.
• TDG certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts to load and unload freight.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Package and ship parts to other business units.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Operational forklift experience

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Tools

ERP/inventory management systems

Job description

Summary

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

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
• Enter inventory transactions or provide data and source documents for timely data entry by others to maintain accurate inventory records of all items received and distributed from stocking locations
• Receive verbally, computer, or written instructions, i.e., shop order pick lists, receiving tickets, customer order pick lists, and make appropriate written or system entries to complete assigned tasks using approved materials control processes
• Pick, package, and ship parts to other business units
• Utilize 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; deliver packages to traffic team for shipment by various carriers
• Participate in the Cycle Count Program to verify accurate inventory data, investigate discrepancies, and report findings to the Materials Control Supervisor or other designated individual
• Distribute office supplies, deliver incoming mail, and prepare outgoing mail for pickup
• Remain current with shipping and freight carrier procedures and policies
• Process RMAs
• Receive and open crates to retrieve documentation when required
• Answer telephone when supervisor is not present or when requested
• Comply 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.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company’s products and understanding of structure
• Remain current with industry trends and best practices
• Act as point person assigned to complete small scale comprehensive project related tasks
• Learn from and study experienced Materials Coordinators’ techniques and work
• Remain current with skills by attending training classes, independent research, and seminars as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College diploma/degree in 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

• 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.

Work Environment

• 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.

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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.