Materials Flow & Inventory Coordinator — Day Shift

The Dixon Group; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Westmont, Illinois, is seeking a Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator to help ensure a smooth flow of materials through the manufacturing process by staging and moving raw materials and WIP, monitoring production constraints, and supporting inventory accuracy.

This role supports machine uptime and production efficiency; requires a high school diploma and knowledge of material handling; forklift experience preferred; comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in material handling, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately track materials and inventory while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience using material handling equipment such as forklifts preferred.
• Ability to occasionally move and position materials, containers, or inventory as part of daily material handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Stage and move brass rod and work-in-process (WIP) materials to production areas to ensure Acme screw machines remain supplied and operational.
• Monitor production flow and identify potential bottlenecks or material constraints, taking action to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Support cycle counting, physical inventory activities, and material reconciliation efforts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with production personnel to communicate material needs and resolve material flow issues.
• Maintain organized material staging and storage areas while following safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

The Dixon Group in Westmont, Illinois, is seeking a Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator to help ensure a smooth flow of materials through the manufacturing process by staging and moving raw materials and WIP, monitoring production constraints, and supporting inventory accuracy.

This role supports machine uptime and production efficiency; requires a high school diploma and knowledge of material handling; forklift experience preferred; comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision,