Materials Specialist - 1st Shift

Panelmatic Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid

Dependent coverage 80% paid

Dental and vision

HSA

Life insurance

AD&D

STD

LTD

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Scholarships

Volunteer time

Career development

Friendly, family-oriented environment

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Material Specialist to accurately receive and store materials, then distribute them to production on the floor to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires forklift certification, basic computer skills, and the ability to maintain precise inventory records in the ERP system. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work overtime if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (forklift certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods (five plus hours).
• Fast-paced warehouse manufacturing setting.
• May require overtime, shift work, or weekend hours dependent on production needs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and examine incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documents, reporting discrepancies.
• Store materials in designated areas using material-handling equipment and update storage locations as needed.
• Retrieve materials for various jobs and distribute items promptly and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Safely move materials throughout the warehouse to the production line.
• Adhere to safety procedures, including appropriate lifting methods and equipment operation protocols.
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and contribute to the annual physical inventory process.
• Keep warehouse and workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with company and safety standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

ERP system

Inventory software

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Material Specialist is responsible for accurately receiving and storing material in the proper locations, distributing and issuing material to the job on the production floor in a timely manner. This role ensures that inventory is maintained to ensure accurate counts to keep operations running efficiently.

Job Duties:

• Receive, unload, and examine incoming materials to ensure they meet specified requirements, verifying their accuracy against purchase orders and shipping documents, and reporting any discrepancies.
• Store materials in their designated areas using suitable material-handling equipment (such as forklifts and pallet jacks), and update storage locations as needed.
• Retrieve materials for various jobs and distribute items promptly and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Safely move materials throughout the warehouse to the production line.
• Adhere to safety procedures, including appropriate lifting methods and equipment operation protocols.
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and contribute to the annual physical inventory process.
• Ensure that the warehouse and workspaces are kept clean, organized, and compliant with company and safety standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (forklift certification).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods (five plus hours).
• Fast-paced warehouse manufacturing setting.
• May require overtime, shift work, or weekend hours dependent on production needs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment.

• 100% medical premium paid for employee-only coverage
• 80% company-paid premiums for dependent and family coverage
• Dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• PTO and paid holidays
• Educational reimbursement, scholarships, paid volunteer time
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Friendly, family-oriented work environment
• Average employee tenure of 5+ years