Manufacturing Line Advisor - Night Shift

HOLT Manufacturing; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Manufacturing in Waco, Texas, is seeking an Inventory Expeditor to ensure timely arrival of parts and materials for manufacturing. The role involves collaboration with logistics and production teams to resolve errors and maintain quality checks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position operates Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Additional specialized/technical training or some college courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts and materials arrive at the manufacturing line as needed.
• Collaborate with logistics, production, and procurement teams.
• Perform initial quality checks to validate material conditions.

Skills

Basic knowledge and proficiency with current computer software

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to operate a conventional forklift

Ability to develop thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Carts

Tuggers

Job description

Description

Serves as an inventory expeditor/liaison to ensure that parts and materials called out on a Bill of Materials (BOM) arrive on the manufacturing line at the time they’re needed, that they are properly transacted within the system/ERP, and that, in any instances where these two conditions are not fulfilled, they immediately identify the cause(s), implement immediate solution(s), and ensure that all stakeholders are consistently communicated with. The hours for this position are Monday – Thursday, 4:00 pm – 2:30 am.

Department

Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Value‑Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with the company’s vision, values, and mission.
• Reconciles parts and material lists with pick lists and bill of materials.
• Identifies parts and material errors and collaborates to resolve them.
• Works with teammates to address and correct schedule delays.
• Ensures that product data is kept current and new product data is updated.
• Performs initial quality checks to validate that the condition of materials meets specification.
• Maintains and defines kitting processes and best practices for operations.
• Coordinates daily work in progress to meet department goals through prioritization of work and appropriate scheduling resources.
• Collaborates and communicates with logistics, production, and procurement teams daily.
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge and proficiency with current computer software and related hardware.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift.
• Ability to operate the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly.
• Ability to develop basic thinking and problem‑solving skills to learn and understand the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
• Ability to operate carts, tuggers, cart caddies, forklifts, and other devices daily.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional specialized/technical training or some college courses preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Travel

• Less than 5% travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
• Constant movement and use of hands; this position requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co‑workers.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 50 lb approximately five times a day.

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to temperature extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Requires wearing proper protective and safety equipment (PPE).
• May be required to perform work in enclosed and/or open vehicles/equipment; cramped spaces and/or on elevated surfaces.
• Works in extremely bright lighting exposed to flashes of light from welding, high distracting noise levels, and body vibration.
• Maneuvers safely around carts, tuggers, cart caddies, forklifts, and other devices.

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.