Materials Flow & Inventory Specialist

Riverside Mfg LLC; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Mfg LLC in New Baltimore, MI is seeking a Material Handler to support production by managing material flow and inventory. You will read schedules, verify parts, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure materials arrive on time.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication; you will handle cycle counts, FIFO compliance, and maintain clean work areas while adapting to changing production demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must have strong people skills and be able to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and/or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.
• Communicates with materials manager, plant manager, cell leaders and management to determine overdue material, parts needed and inform them of material status.
• Examines material received, verifies parts numbers, and checks discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Compares work ticket specifications to material used at work stations to verify appropriate assignment.
• Expedite transfer of materials from stock area to production areas.
• Perform cycle counting of materials as required with accuracy.
• Ensure that materials are counted and/or weighed with accuracy.
• Ensure that first-in, first-out (F.I.F.O) is being followed.
• Keep all equipment and work area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting co-workers and working in other departments as needed depending on production and business demands.
• Comply with all work instructions, safety policies, and standards of conduct.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

People skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

MS Word and Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Riverside Mfg LLC in New Baltimore, MI is seeking a Material Handler to support production by managing material flow and inventory. You will read schedules, verify parts, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure materials arrive on time.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication; you will handle cycle counts, FIFO compliance, and maintain clean work areas while adapting to changing production demands.