Material Expediter

Goldbelt, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Material Expeditor to facilitate the movement of materials between work areas. This role involves maintaining inventory records, communicating with customers, and operating material handling equipment to ensure timely processing of goods. Candidates must possess valid licenses and demonstrate the physical ability to handle materials efficiently.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be licensed to operate lift and material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and review inventory reports.
• Locate and move materials using motorized cart or forklift.
• Expedite movement of priority items.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Internet searching

Tools

Forklift

Hand carts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Integrated Logistics Services (GbILS) provides four specific areas of expertise—Logistics Engineering, Measurement Sciences, Program Management, and Technical Support—serving the scientific, technical, and engineering needs of clients. GbILS values its innovative thinking and service-oriented team who provide services for a variety of federal government and commercial clients.

Summary:

The Material Expeditor is responsible for locating and moving materials and parts between work areas to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Keeping related records.
• Reviewing inventory reports and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders,
• Communicating with customers to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials.
• Locating and moving materials to specified production/shipping areas, using motorized cart, forklift, or hand truck, and recording quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand.
• Expediting the movement of priority items.
• Communicating with customers regularly to coordinate delivery of priority orders and resolving a variety of supply or inventory related discrepancies with priority requisitions.
• Following up on overdue material and keeping the work area supervisor informed of material status.
• Comparing work ticket specifications with material at workstations to verify appropriateness of material in use.
• Opening crates, boxes, cartons, or bags as necessary and removing material for processing priority orders.
• Placing material in bins or assigned storage space for processing priority orders.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient personal computer skills to include a strong working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office suite office products.
• Able to perform simple internet searches pertaining to the tracking of incoming parts and materials shipments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a valid Driver’s License.
• Licensed and capable of operating lifting and material handling equipment to include forklifts, hand carts, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift and carry items that weigh about twenty-three (23) kilograms (fifty (50) pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers.
• Ability to frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to nine (9) kilograms (twenty (20) pounds).
• Must possess a current Forklift and Pack Mule license.
• May be required to possess a valid truck and trailer license.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in using computers as part of a military or civilian retail / store / warehouse environment.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.