Material Control Technician

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; Tualatin (OR); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IEM is seeking a Material Control Technician to join our prototyping team in Tualatin, OR. The role focuses on inventory control, material management, and replenishment to ensure material availability for job orders.

The candidate will handle storage, cycle counts, kit preparation, and data updates while maintaining safe, organized workspaces. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in warehouse/material control, ERP experience, forklift certification, and lean manufacturing familiarity.

Competenze

• 2–3 years of warehouse or material control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years of ERP and Order Management experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide material support for Production Schedules.
• Validate availability of parts for work orders.
• Receive and inspect incoming parts.
• Prepare workorder kits.
• Perform cycle counts and count parts.
• Keep storage locations organized and neat.
• Maintain visual controls.
• Manage inventory using lean principles.
• Use forklift to store heavy materials.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Train and support others.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work Safely.

Conoscenze

Inventory control

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Forklift operation

Excel

Strumenti

ERP software

Descrizione del lavoro

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Location: Tualatin, OR

Reports To: Operations Lead

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Material Control Technician to join our prototyping team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in material control processes such as inventory control, material management, storage management, and replenishment. The Material Control Technician participates in all aspects of a dynamic inventory; assuring material availability while supporting Job Orders. The Material Control Tech will store materials, cycle count, pull kits, transact parts, ship and receive. This role is critical. Applicants must think independently, and work with little supervision. Production schedules must be meticulously maintained, and workspaces kept safe and clean.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide material support for Production Schedules.
• Validate availability of parts for workorders.
• Receive and inspect incoming parts.
• Prepare workorder kits.
• Perform cycle counts and count parts.
• Keep storage locations organized and neat.
• Maintain visual controls.
• Manage inventory using lean principles.
• Use forklift to store heavy materials such as metals and plastics.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Train and support others.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work Safely.

KPI'S

• On time to promise (%)
• Production downtime (%)
• Scrap Rate (%)

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Flexibility to adjust to challenges and changing priorities.
• Skill in promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Kindness

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of warehouse or material control experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years of ERP and Order Management experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Excel
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Workplace Conditions:

• Activities: Sitting – 10% Walking/Standing – 90%
• Lifting: Continuously lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.
• Vision: Ability to see small or detailed items.
• Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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