Inventory & Materials Specialist (Forklift)

Panelmatic; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA

Life insurance

401(k) match

Edu reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a Material Specialist to receive, store, and issue materials on the production floor, ensuring accurate counts and timely distribution to jobs.

You will maintain inventory in the ERP system, move items safely using forklifts, participate in cycle counts and year-end inventory, and uphold safety standards; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Strong organization and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (forklift certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Overtime, shift work, or weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and examine incoming materials against purchase orders and documents.
• Store materials in designated areas and update storage locations.
• Retrieve materials for various jobs and distribute items promptly and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory records in the ERP system.
• Safely move materials to the production line and adhere to safety procedures.
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Keep warehouse spaces clean, organized, and compliant with standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Material Specialist is responsible for accurately receiving and storing material in the proper locations, distributing and issuing material to the job on the production floor in a timely manner. This role ensures that inventory is maintained to ensure accurate counts to keep operations running efficiently.

Job Duties:

• Receive, unload, and examine incoming materials to ensure they meet specified requirements, verifying their accuracy against purchase orders and shipping documents, and reporting any discrepancies.
• Store materials in their designated areas using suitable material-handling equipment (such as forklifts and pallet jacks), and update storage locations as needed.
• Retrieve materials for various jobs and distribute items promptly and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Safely move materials throughout the warehouse to the production line.
• Adhere to safety procedures, including appropriate lifting methods and equipment operation protocols.
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and contribute to the annual physical inventory process.
• Ensure that the warehouse and workspaces are kept clean, organized, and compliant with company and safety standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (forklift certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods (five plus hours).
• Fast-paced warehouse manufacturing setting.
• May require overtime, shift work, or weekend hours dependent on production needs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment.

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years