Material Flow Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is hiring a Material Flow Specialist to optimize the movement of materials for production, receive raw materials, and prepare finished goods shipments. You will lead safety-focused operations and coordinate with supervisors to balance workloads across receiving, inventory control, and loading teams.

You will also manage warehouse data, run reports, and drive improvements in material flow while operating reach trucks and forklifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading a culture of safety compliance in material handling.
• Coordinate task distribution with the supervisor.
• Train and lead material handlers in receiving, inventory control, or loading.
• Pick and load inventory for production areas.
• Manage data within a Warehouse Management System and create reports.
• Establish and model quality control mechanisms.
• Operate PIT equipment such as reach truck and forklift.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Support internal material flow to meet production needs.
• Receive inbound shipments of raw materials and equipment.
• Lead physical inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Develop material flow strategies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Material handling

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Data entry

Inventory control

PIT equipment operation

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

The Material Flow Specialist will facilitate the efficient movement of materials to support production, enable the efficient receipt of raw materials, and prepare the shipment of finished goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a culture of safety compliance, especially as it pertains to material handling equipment
• Working with the supervisor to coordinate task distribution
• Training and leading material handlers in discrete workstreams such as receiving, inventory control, or loading activities
• Picking and loading inventory needed for production areas
• Manage data and transactions within a Warehouse Management System and create reports to support management decision making
• Establish and model quality control mechanisms
• Complete physical tasks as directed, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Managing the internal flow of material to support production requirements
• Receiving inbound shipments from suppliers of raw materials, maintenance parts, and engineering equipment
• Leading physical inventory audits, cycle counts, etc. to ensure inventory accuracy
• Developing and implementing material flow strategies to improve operational efficiency
• Operate PIT equipment, including but not limited to reach truck and forklift