Material Coordinator

Uniti; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti in Manchester, IA seeks a Materials Coordinator to own material and inventory processes on site within the Kinetic Engineering and OSP Construction team.

The role includes managing inbound receipts, cycle counts, staging, and outbound freight documentation while collaborating with the Materials Manager and maintaining safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years’ experience with 3+ years directly related to the job.
• Experience with warehouse management software and MS Excel to perform daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform dock/stock tasks including picking, packing, unpacking, and shipping.
• Load/unload and stage materials for construction projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and cycle counts.
• Prepare outbound freight documentation.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

RF scanning

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management software

MS Office

Job description

About this Role:

As a Materials Coordinator on the Kinetic Engineering and OSP Construction team you are the owner for all things related to construction materials and inventory including accurate completion of picking and staging construction materials daily and completing system shipping to account for job numbers and inventory accuracy. In this role you will report to and work closely with the Materials Manager to complete daily cycle counts and assist with loading and unloading shipments. You will manage inbound receipts and provide shortage, overage or damage information to the Materials Manager as needed. You are also responsible for scheduling freight pick-ups and completing all required documentation for bill of ladings or manifests.

This is a safety sensitive position.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform tasks related to dock and stock work including picking, packing, unpacking, and shipping.
• Perform tasks related to staging materials for upcoming construction projects.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, trucks or cartons and ensure they are moved to proper stock keeping locations.
• Count, weigh, and verify materials.
• Schedule and prepare documentation for outbound freight pick-up.
• Handle and move material using hand trucks, electric dolly, forklift, or other devices; stack or assemble materials.
• Prepare records of material received, perform cycle audit counting, and assist in performance of more complex tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and perform stock location cleaning.
• Maintain proper system accounting and account coding of all materials.
• Maintain appropriate stocking levels of equipment/materials.
• Adhere to established safety practices and procedures.

Do You Have:

• Experience working with radio-frequency devices to scan and record inventory transactions.
• Ability to begin work or undertake a project on your own initiative, without needing to be told or encouraged to do so.
• Experience with warehouse management software and systems, MS Office products, especially Excel, to perform daily duties.
• An appreciation for working in a team environment and ability to effectively work with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials easily.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adhere to all safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changes in working conditions and solve problems quickly.Ability to lift heavy materials, at times exceeding 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years’ experience with 3+ years directly related to the job. College hours or a college degree may be substituted for some experience as deemed appropriate.

• Experience managing construction materials and inventory.
• Previous experience operating warehouse material handling, including forklifts.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. Wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to this collective bargaining agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union and subject to the collective bargaining agreement for the designated bargaining unit.

Physical Tasks

– Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

Driving

- Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Occasionally: 0-33% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% , >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%

Repetitive Hand Action

: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasional: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs

- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33%

Exposures to

: Cold: Frequently: 34-66% | Heat: Frequently: 34-66% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment

: Ladders, Hand and Power Tools, van, Forklift and Pallet Jack

Types of Driver’s License Required

: Driver’s License, ability to obtain CDL License.