Materials Technician - 3rd Shift

Poclain Hydraulics; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Poclain Hydraulics in Sturtevant, WI is seeking a Materials Technician to ensure efficient flow, accuracy, and integrity of materials across manufacturing and distribution. You will handle, store, track, and move inventory while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with a team to execute material control processes, support production needs, and maintain accurate inventory through system transactions and physical movement of goods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, wash, pick, package, and ship materials in accordance with established procedures
• Load and unload trucks; coordinate dispatch activities
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records in system(s)
• Execute inventory transactions related to manufacturing, procurement, and shipping
• Manage Kanban processes and ensure materials are issued using FIFO methodology
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies
• Track and report scrap and material variances
• Maintain required logs, documentation, and reports
• Support 5S initiatives and identify process improvement opportunities (7 wastes)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

FIFO

Kanban

5S

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Sturtevant, WI

Job Id:323

# of Openings:1

Position Overview

As a Materials Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow, accuracy, and integrity of materials throughout our manufacturing and distribution processes. This position is responsible for handling, storing, tracking, and moving inventory while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

You will work as part of a team to execute material control processes, support production needs, and ensure accurate inventory management through system transactions and physical movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, wash, pick, package, and ship materials in accordance with established procedures
• Load and unload trucks; coordinate dispatch activities
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records in system(s)
• Execute inventory transactions related to manufacturing, procurement, and shipping
• Manage Kanban processes and ensure materials are issued using FIFO methodology
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies
• Track and report scrap and material variances
• Maintain required logs, documentation, and reports
• Support 5S initiatives and identify process improvement opportunities (7 wastes)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures