Material Specialist I 1st shift 5:00am-1:30pm

TriMas Corporation; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC in City of Industry, CA, is hiring a Material Specialist I for first shift (5:00am–1:30pm). This on-site, hourly role supports production and logistics by counting, packing, and moving materials, with forklift certification required.

Responsibilities include counting with scales, recording IDs/Lot Numbers, weighing materials, and ensuring proper documentation. Prior experience with ERP/inventory software is beneficial, plus adherence to safety and housekeeping

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple words and numbers; print and speak basic sentences.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and solve basic problems.
• Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and inventory reports.
• Familiarity with inventory/manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and use counting scales to record quantity and weight.
• Receive Raw Materials and Finished Goods; pull samples as needed.
• From reports or ERP, pull materials and record Part ID, Lot Number, and Location.
• Deliver and retrieve materials to the Production floor.
• Weigh materials and ensure records match Production Jobs.
• Verify proper identification, tags, and paperwork.
• Count and weigh materials using scales and verify against reports.
• Store materials in proper locations to preserve and retrievability.
• Monitor packing machines and report safety concerns.
• Perform cycle counts and housekeeping.
• Follow packaging/storage instructions.
• Perform other assignments as needed.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Manufacturing software

Job description

Material Specialist I 1st shift 5:00am-1:30pm

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

With guidance and oversight, performs assigned duties that support Production and Logistics which could include pulling, counting, and packing Finished Goods, Components, and/or Raw Materials and moving them manually and/or by mobile equipment to designated areas in the facility or onto trucks.

Essential

Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Set up and use counting scales to accurately record the quantity and/or weight of Finished Goods, Components, and Raw Materials.
• Physically receive in Raw Materials, Components, and Finished Goods and pull samples as required.
• From reports, picklists, or ERP System, pull materials from storage locations and accurately record the Part ID, Lot Number, and Location for the material.
• Deliver and retrieve materials and equipment to the Production floor.
• Weigh Material or Components in Production and ensure that the materials have been accurately recorded to the Production Job.
• Verify that all products and materials have accurate and appropriate identification tags, documentation, and/or paperwork.
• Utilizing scales, accurately count and weigh materials and verify accuracy compared to Reports and/or ERP System.
• Store materials in proper storage locations and containers to ensure preservation and retrievability.
• Monitor assigned machines used in packing and report any safety concerns.
• Perform cycle counts and verify counts and locations as assigned.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain an orderly work area.
• Follow written instructions for packaging and storage of materials.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and understand blueprints, work orders, pick lists, and inventory reports.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software and Manufacturing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift / Mobile Equipment Certification

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 0-1 year of related experience and/or training.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $19.00 - $29.86.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.