Materials Specialist - 2nd Shift

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium paid for employee-only

Company-paid premiums for dependents

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Panelmatic, a long-standing manufacturing partner, seeks a Material Specialist to work night shifts in our Houston-area facility. You will receive, inspect, store, and distribute materials to production lines, maintaining accurate ERP inventory and ensuring safety and efficiency on the floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, warehouse experience, forklift certification, and comfort with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and examine incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Store materials in designated areas and update storage locations as needed.
• Retrieve materials for jobs and distribute items promptly and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory records in the ERP system.
• Safely move materials through the warehouse to the production line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

We are seeking a Material Specialist to work nights. A 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