Materials & Inventory Specialist — Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Filtration Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtration Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Material Handler to support production by pulling and staging raw materials, loading materials, and maintaining inventory accuracy. You will operate forklifts, use ERP for allocations, and assist with cycle counts while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic factory environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic math skills, and a cooperative, team‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including a forklift.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, to pull, stage, stock, load, and store product
• Safely pick up and deliver supplies and materials to all production areas
• Assist production team with all aspects of material and equipment movement
• Pick, pack, and process sales orders for shipment in a timely manner
• Utilize scanning equipment to pick orders for production or sales orders
• Identify and verify the location of materials in warehouse to maintain accuracy with inventory processes and procedures
• Assist inventory control with annual inventory and cycle count processes and procedures
• Unload inbound raw materials and prepares for inspection
• Pull, kit, and allocate parts in ERP system as necessary
• Navigate ERP system for material allocations and inspections
• Utilize various hand and power tools to box and package finished products
• Perform accurate measurements and basic mathematics
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Teamwork

Quality of work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Scanning equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

Filtration Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Material Handler to support production by pulling and staging raw materials, loading materials, and maintaining inventory accuracy. You will operate forklifts, use ERP for allocations, and assist with cycle counts while ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic factory environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic math skills, and a cooperative, team‑oriented mindset.