Materials & Inventory Coordinator: Forklift & Shipping

Colonial Group; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Materials Coordinator to own all aspects of construction materials and inventory, including daily picking, staging, and shipping activities tied to job numbers. You’ll collaborate with the Materials Manager on cycle counts, inbound receipts, and documentation for bill of ladings.

This safety-sensitive role requires experience with RF scanning, warehouse software, Excel, and forklift operation, plus a strong team orientation and the ability to work in varying

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years’ experience with 3+ years directly related to the job. College hours or a college degree may be substituted for some experience as deemed appropriate.
• Experience managing construction materials and inventory.
• Previous experience operating warehouse material handling, including forklifts.
• Experience with radio-frequency devices to scan and record inventory transactions.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials easily.
• Ability to lift heavy materials, at times exceeding 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to dock and stock work including picking, packing, unpacking, and shipping.
• Perform tasks related to staging materials for upcoming construction projects.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, trucks or cartons and ensure they are moved to proper stock keeping locations.
• Count, weigh, and verify materials.
• Schedule and prepare documentation for outbound freight pick-up.
• Handle and move material using hand trucks, electric dolly, forklift, or other devices; stack or assemble materials.
• Prepare records of material received, perform cycle audit counting, and assist in performance of more complex tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and perform stock location cleaning.
• Maintain proper system accounting and account coding of all materials.
• Maintain appropriate stocking levels of equipment/materials.
• Adhere to established safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Initiative

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Warehouse management software

MS Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Materials Coordinator to own all aspects of construction materials and inventory, including daily picking, staging, and shipping activities tied to job numbers. You’ll collaborate with the Materials Manager on cycle counts, inbound receipts, and documentation for bill of ladings.

This safety-sensitive role requires experience with RF scanning, warehouse software, Excel, and forklift operation, plus a strong team orientation and the ability to work in varying