Maintenance Assistant - Montgomery, AL

CBRE Group, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Material Handling Maintenance Technician to support production and distribution, document materials, and prepare finished goods for shipment.

This role emphasizes accurate inventory control and adherence to safety standards. You will manage inventory with automation, coordinate with suppliers for certifications, forecast raw materials, and ensure OSHA compliance across equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3–4 years of related experience; valid driver's license required.
• Strong math skills and ability to compute percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Use automation systems to manage inventory.
• Forecast and source raw material purchases based on production plan.
• Verify traveler and BOM accuracy; assist with material discrepancies.
• Inspect, stock, and distribute materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.
• Suggest process improvements to increase team efficiency.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Classservices, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Material Handling Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the production and distribution of products, documenting materials and supplies, and preparing finished products for shipment. This job is part of the Material Handling job function. They are responsible for the incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products, and parts.

What You'll Do:

• Use automation systems to manage inventory.
• Contact suppliers to request appropriate certifications.
• Forecast and source of raw material purchases based on the production plan and schedule. Review and place purchasing requisitions based on business needs. Generate accurate and timely invoices.
• Advise equipment control manager of necessary changes to the system to facilitate better functioning and reduction in overall cost.
• Pick and confirm medical equipment for other technology companies. Ensure that the equipment and facilities adhere to all OSHA rules and regulations.
• Verify that the traveler and bill of materials are correct, and assist in any material discrepancy activities.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.
• Develop a new and efficient method to measure the weight of pallets that left and enter the facility.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Valid Driver’s License required.
• A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required,math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.