Material Coordinator

Manpower; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

401(k)

Short Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Material Coordinator in Canaan, CT to support production and maintenance. You will review requests, move materials, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure materials are available where needed.

Role requires basic Excel skills, ability to operate pallet jacks/forklifts, and strong communication. ERP familiarity (SAP noted) helps streamline inventory and location updates on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and accurate record-keeping are required.
• Experience with Excel is beneficial for tracking and inventory updates.
• Good communication and teamwork across shifts are essential.
• Able to operate material handling equipment and verify locations.
• ERP familiarity and attention to detail help ensure accurate materials flow.

Responsibilities

• Review pending material requests from the previous shift and verify availability.
• Walk production areas to identify materials to move and address excess inventory.
• Communicate movements to material handling and coordinate with supervisors.
• Assist with material movements and verify correct placement of items.
• Record movements in Excel, update inventory, and direct daily assignments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Pallet jack

Job description

Our client, manufacturing and maintenance operations is seeking a Material Coordinator to join their team. As a Material Coordinator, you will be part of the Manufacturing team supporting production and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, teamwork, and organization which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Material Coordinator

Location: Canaan, CT

Pay Range: $29.21

Shift: 1st

What's the Job?

• Review pending material requests from the previous shift and verify material handling resources and equipment availability.
• Walk assigned production areas to identify materials that need to be moved, excess inventory, or misplaced materials.
• Communicate required material movements to the material handling team and coordinate with production supervisors and operators as needed.
• Assist with material movements when needed, verify materials are placed in the correct locations, and remove excess or obsolete materials from production areas.
• Record all material movements in an Excel tracking sheet, update inventory and location information, and provide direction and daily assignments to material handlers while monitoring progress throughout the shift.

What's Needed?

• Use of material handling equipment such as pallet jack and forklift (certification or ability to obtain certification).
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Basic Excel skills for tracking and inventory updates.
• Tool crib experience and/or material handling experience preferred.
• Good communication, teamwork, and strong organization to coordinate across teams.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a role that keeps manufacturing and maintenance running smoothly by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time.
• Contribute to accurate inventory tracking and improved material flow through disciplined documentation and coordination.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying excess, obsolete, and misplaced materials.
• Build practical experience working with ERP and inventory-related systems (SAP noted) alongside Excel tracking.
• Join a team environment where clear communication and daily coordination matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)