Material Specialist

United Radio; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Radio is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage inventory, receive shipments, stock materials, and communicate availability to internal customers. This role uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to verify items, quantities, and conditions, while maintaining organized stock areas and MSDS/SDS libraries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and math concepts.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and work both independently and with a team.
• Detail oriented with good prioritization.
• Secondary language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and verify items, quantities, and condition per order.
• Unload, store, and distribute incoming merchandise.
• Inspect shipments for damage and report discrepancies.
• Review inventory reports to meet customer demand.
• Maintain MSDS/SDS library (physical and electronic).
• Keep materials area clean, organized, and secure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mathematical concepts

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Secondary language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Materials Specialist will be responsible for inventory management, including receiving of incoming shipments, stocking, and communicating material availability to internal customers.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receive shipments and verify item(s), quantity, and physical condition of order utilizing the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Unload, check, store, and distribute incoming merchandise.
• Inspect shipments for damage or defects and report any discrepancies to ensure that they meet company standards for quality and quantity.
• Review reports on inventory levels to ensure stock to meet customer demand.
• File, distribute and maintain MSDS/SDS manual and electronic library.
• Clean, maintain, store, and preserve materials.
• Distribute materials and supplies from Materials & Tools Room and maintain chemicals in chemical cabinet.
• Resolve discrepancies with Materials Supervisor / Procurement Manager.
• Stock materials received and maintain stock areas to protect inventory from damage.
• Check supply stock, rotate, and replenish inventory to bins and shelves using the WMS to move and maintain stock.
• Keep receiving area neat and organized.
• Participate in physical counts to reconcile inventories and spot check for accuracy.
• Verify and reconcile routine inventory record discrepancies.
• Promote and adhere to the United Radio Core Values
• Comply with United Radio's policies and procedures, and quality systems.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including tone of voice.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability and desire to learn new skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities appropriately.
• Secondary language preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. This is a non-smoking work environment.