Material Control Technican

Abacus Corporation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Corporation in La Vergne, Tennessee is seeking a Material Control Technician (MCT) to manage movement, staging, and assembly within the warehouse. You will handle inventory tracking, material handling, and lead small teams to ensure safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations, data entry, cycle counts, RF gun usage, and adherence to safety protocols across high-bay environments. No prior experience is required; a 5-day on-the-job training provides the foundation for

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Attendance: Regular and prompt attendance is a core requirement.

Responsibilities

• Move and assemble products, handle materials, and stage items.
• Operate material handling equipment and obtain PIT certification if required.
• Work safely at heights up to 33 feet.
• Perform data entry, cycle counts, stock checks using RF gun; investigate discrepancies.
• Lead team meetings, prioritize schedules, manage shift handoffs, and allocate resources.
• Address minor personnel issues and set performance goals; audit accuracy.
• Maintain clean area, follow safety rules, handle non-conforming products.
• Facilitate clear communication between management and floor teams.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Data entry

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF gun

Job description

Job Description: Material Control Technician (MCT)

Position Title: Material Control Technician (MCT)
Location: La Vergne
Department: Material Control / Warehouse
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervisor

Job Summary

The Material Control Technician (MCT) is responsible for ensuring the efficient movement, staging, and assembly of products within the warehouse. This role involves inventory tracking, material handling, and leadership responsibilities to ensure departmental safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Assembly: Perform product assembly, material movement, handling, and staging.
• Equipment Operation: Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification as required.
• High-Bay Operations: Safely perform material management tasks frequently at heights greater than or equal to 33 feet.
• Inventory Control: Perform data entry, cycle counts, consolidation, and stock checks using an RF gun and system. Investigate and research any inventory accuracy issues.
• Leadership & Coordination: Conduct team meetings, prioritize work schedules, and manage shift handoffs. Assign, guide, and arrange personnel while supplying them with necessary tools, equipment, and knowledge.
• Performance & Training: Handle minor personnel issues, set realistic performance goals, and perform employee accuracy and efficiency audits.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain a clean work area, follow all safety requirements, and properly identify, segregate, and dispose of non-conforming products.
• Communication: Convey information seamlessly between management and floor employees, maintaining a professional relationship across all internal departments.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Heights: Must be comfortable working frequently at heights ≥ 33 feet.
• Lifting: Ability to manually lift, push, pull, and move materials or products weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mobility: Frequently ascend and descend stairs; ability to reach, push, pull, grasp, bend, lean, stoop, squat, twist, and stretch.
• Repetition: Perform repetitive motion activities as required by production.
• Environment: Occasional exposure to low or elevated temperatures, as well as dusty warehouse environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or a demonstrated ability to perform math, reading, and writing at a high school level.
• Experience: No prior experience required; comprehensive 5-day on-the-job training will be provided by the department supervisor.
• Attendance: Regular and prompt attendance is a core requirement of the role.

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