Material Coordinator

Trystar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Employee Appreciation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Material Coordinator in the Materials Department at our Houston, TX facility. This role reports to the Materials Supervisor and ensures the right inventory is in the right place at the right time to support production.

You will work with Epicor ERP, read and follow SOPs, and collaborate cross-functionally with production stakeholders to maintain efficient material flow. Safety and accuracy are essential to our manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read instructions and safely operate machines.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must read, write and comprehend plant directives in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate material handling deliveries according to production needs.
• Help define, improve, and uphold process standards.
• Read, comprehend, and execute material processes in Epicor ERP.
• Follow SOPs to operate equipment and manufacture products.
• Act on production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles within the plant.
• Read job travelers, pick lists, and system workflows.
• Clean, restock, and organize the warehouse area.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Material handling

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Title: Material Coordinator, Materials Management

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Whether based in our state-of-the‑art headquarters in Houston, TX, our corporate office in Burnsville, MN, or a member of our team out in the field, s afety and integrity are ou r guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Material Coordinator for our Materials Department. This position, reporting to our materials supervisor, plays a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. Trystar’s Material Coordinator position is an important part of Trystar’s plan to become the world’s foremost custom solution provider. Under the direction of the Materials Supervisor, the Material Coordinator will be responsible for helping to execute our Materials team mission of having the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• As a self‑starter, ensure timely and accurate material handling delivery according to the needs of your production stakeholders.
• Help to define, improve, and uphold process standards.
• Understand and execute all types of material transactions using Epicor (ERP).
• Read, comprehend, and execute processes and procedures according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) which are necessary to properly operate the equipment and manufacture the product.
• Ability to comprehend and act on a production schedule in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Operate various powered industrial vehicles within the plant.
• Ability to read and understand job travelers, pick lists, and system generated workflow assignments.
• Clean, restock, and organize the warehouse area.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Ability to read instructions, safely operate machines and visually inspect raw materials.
• 2 years of experience of material handling in a manufacturing environment or proven knowledge and understanding of material handling best practices.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend plant directives written in English.

Additional Qualifications

• Perform simple mathematics to comprehend and interpret process sheets, SOP manuals, tally sheets, etc.
• Frequent lifting, standing, bending & reaching required.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment physical and drug test.
• Must adhere to all the PPE requirements to perform the job safely, this includes but is not limited to, Eye, Hand, Feet, and Hearing protection.

Benefits:

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.