Material Handling Coordinator

Robinson Inc.; Altoona, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson, Inc. is seeking a Material Handling Coordinator at our Altoona, IA facility to manage the movement of materials for production and shipping.

You\'ll ensure materials are received, moved, staged, and accounted for in the system. Collaborate with production, readiness, fleet, and inventory teams to maintain smooth material flow; operate forklifts and use ERP/scanner tools while prioritizing safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling.
• Experience operating forklifts and basic ERP/scanner/inventory transactions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily material movement across departments.
• Move materials to production work centers per priorities.
• Stage material for production, shipment, transfer, or storage.
• Support receiving and shipping processes, including unloading/loading.
• Maintain visibility of material locations and accurate transactions.
• Follow standard work for material handling and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory transactions

ERP systems

Scan/traceability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Category: Warehouse Ops/S&R/Material Handling

Requisition Number: MATER001529

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Altoona, IA 50009, USA

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Robinson, Inc. we pride ourselves on our manufacturing solutions and ownership culture, which support the industries we serve and our local communities. Robinson is employee-owned and is driven by a dedicated team of skilled professionals that value trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundations of our organization. We strive to provide customer service that goes above and beyond the standard.

The Material Handling Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing the physical movement of materials needed to support production and shipping activities. This role ensures raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods are received, moved, staged, transferred, and prepared accurately and on time. The Material Handling Coordinator works closely with production, readiness, fleet, and inventory teams to maintain smooth and reliable material flow throughout the operation.

ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

• Coordinate and perform daily material movement activities across assigned departments, value streams, or facilities.
• Move materials to and from production work centers based on priorities, schedules, and operational demand.
• Stage material for production, shipment, transfer, or storage.
• Support receiving and shipping processes, including unloading, loading, verification, and documentation.
• Ensure material is properly identified, labeled, scanned, and transacted in the system.
• Maintain visibility of material locations, rack/bin status, and job movement across operations.
• Support interdepartmental and interbuilding movement of WIP and completed components.
• Communicate with supervisors, planners, readiness team members, and production teams regarding urgent material needs and movement priorities.
• Assist in resolving basic material location issues, transaction discrepancies, and movement delays.
• Maintain organized material storage areas, staging lanes, and flow paths.
• Follow standard work for material handling, rack/bin usage, equipment use, labeling, and safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Basic ERP, scanner, or inventory transaction experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work across multiple priorities and respond quickly to production needs.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing material flow.
• Attention to detail in labeling, scanning, and material identification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely handle and move materials throughout the facility.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel to other Robinson facilities may be required.

At Robinson, we value professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to craftsmanship. We offer a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow within their roles. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional metal fabrication solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

Robinson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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