Material Specialist

VIVA USA Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking a Material Specialist to support shop floor operations, focusing on material flow and production planning. You will handle inventory management and collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize daily schedules.

This 1st shift role from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM includes overtime as needed and requires safety protocols on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations/material flow/production planning in manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel).
• Preference for candidates with 3–5 years of work history post-graduation; open to recent graduates.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Material Specialist

Qualifications

Education: 4-year degree in any business-related field is highly preferred.

Experience: Experience in operations/material flow/production planning in manufacturing environment is a plus. Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and strong data analysis skills. Ability to communicate professionally, both written and oral. Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.

Work Location

This position will spend 50% of the time working on the shop floor.

Notes

1st shift position

Hours

6 AM to 2:30 PM with possible overtime.

Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work. Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed. Business casual dress code. Candidates will need metatarsal protection for the first day.

This position may drive a clientowned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete clientsafety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job.

This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.