Materials Technician – 1st Shift, Kanban & Logistics

Ariens Company; Town of Brillion (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a Materials Technician on 1st shift to plan and coordinate material replenishment for manufacturing of industrial products. You will work with the Material Leader to ensure timely delivery of components and maintain kanban systems on the floor.

You will train and guide material handlers, monitor supplier deliveries, and drive improvements in standard work, 6S, and visual inventory to keep production flowing smoothly across our Brillion facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree.
• Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Forklift and high lift certification preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material replenishment to support manufacturing.
• Train, coach and coordinate material handlers and pickers within their areas.
• Improve and ensure compliance with established standard work.
• Proactively contact suppliers to expedite and de-expedite with Material Leader.
• Launch purchase orders to obtain material.
• Manage kanban signals and material issuing.
• Respond to failed purchase orders to resolve supplier delivery issues.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

High lift certification

Job description

AriensCo is seeking a Materials Technician on 1st shift to plan and coordinate material replenishment for manufacturing of industrial products. You will work with the Material Leader to ensure timely delivery of components and maintain kanban systems on the floor.

You will train and guide material handlers, monitor supplier deliveries, and drive improvements in standard work, 6S, and visual inventory to keep production flowing smoothly across our Brillion facilities.