Manufacturing - Material Handler III

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Materials Warehouse Technician to manage materials and inventory control. Responsibilities include staging materials for production, conducting inventory counts, and maintaining warehouse organization. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience in warehousing operations, including forklift operation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in computer-aided warehousing operation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA-required Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of work and materials according to production schedule.
• Conduct daily cycle counts of inventory materials.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

High school graduation

Tools

Forklift

Acumatica

Job description

Posted Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM

About Cooper Machinery Services:

Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

Job Summary:

The Materials Warehouse Technician will c oordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between materials and manufacturing departments according to the production schedule. Duties include pulling/staging of parts for production according to the schedule, daily cycle counting, verifying incoming order quantities, checking quality of items, packaging orders for shipment, loading and unloading of trucks and occasionally picking up parts at vendor locations. Responsibilities also include all inventory control/cycle counting at vendor locations. Computer knowledge of Acumatica or similar inventory control software and bin control knowledge of inventory control helpful. The Materials Warehouse Technician reports directly to and is fully accountable to the Materials Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify deliveries : Ensure delivered supplies, materials, and equipment match the purchase order specifications in terms of quantity, condition, and model number, and complete necessary paperwork for stock items received.
• Manage material tracking : Use computer programs to record issues, returns, receipts of new materials, and back orders, ensuring essential data is input for all materials handled.
• Conduct inventory counts : Perform daily cycle counts of inventory materials and quarterly inventory checks at vendor locations, troubleshooting quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and material teams.
• Stage materials for production : Prepare and organize all components and materials needed for manufacturing to align with the production schedule.
• Maintain warehouse organization : Organize and maintain inventory areas for efficient material storage and handling, ensuring proper labeling and stocking of inventory items.
• Operate forklifts and equipment : Safely operate indoor forklifts and other necessary vehicles to handle materials being received, issued, stocked, or picked.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively : Actively participate in production team meetings, materials team discussions, and maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees.
• Work environment : Manufacturing/assembly shop environment; ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds; working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions; typically a moderate noise level.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education and experience : High school graduation with one (1) year of experience in a computer-aided warehousing operation, or equivalent education and experience, including forklift operation or the willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• Forklift Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA-required Forklift Certification.
• Inventory control knowledge: Working knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
• Computer and software proficiency: Familiarity with computer terminal operations and the ability to use spreadsheets and other software for business math and scenario analysis.
• Communication and coordination skills: Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively while maintaining professionalism.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.