Field Installation Inventory Specialist (Travel)

Laitram Machinery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Stem cell treatment / IVF

Job summary

Laitram Machinery is seeking an organized Installation Inventory Coordinator to manage the flow of parts, hardware, tools, and consumables from production through field installation and closeout.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to interpret engineering drawings, and collaboration with Production, Shipping, Engineering, and Field Services. Domestic and international travel will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, packing lists, and installation docs.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination with Production, Shipping, Engineering, and Field Services.
• Proactive problem-solving to resolve material shortages or shipping issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation parts, hardware, tools, and consumables from production through field installation and closeout.
• Review drawings, BOMs, packing lists, installation plans, and project requirements.
• Label, count, stage materials by area, package, and installation sequence.
• Document shortages, substitutions, backorders, packing errors, and damaged materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve material issues.
• Assist in packing and loadout; ensure accurate quantities and locations.
• Travel with installations to reconcile deliveries and prepare staging areas.
• Provide current work status to Installation Supervisor for the next 24–48 hours.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Laitram Machinery is seeking an organized Installation Inventory Coordinator to manage the flow of parts, hardware, tools, and consumables from production through field installation and closeout.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to interpret engineering drawings, and collaboration with Production, Shipping, Engineering, and Field Services. Domestic and international travel will be required as needed.