Materials Technician: Kanban & 6S in a Dynamic Plant

Ariens Company; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

AriensCo in Fayetteville, TN, is seeking a Materials Technician to receive and move materials, verify quantities, and ensure proper labeling and data entry in the inventory system. The role supports warehouse storage, kanban signaling, and coordination with production areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining 6S activities, MO/purchase order systems, and resolving supplier issues, while creating serial numbers for finished goods and coordinating material flow across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, components, supplies, and equipment from suppliers and carriers.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and shipment documentation against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Coordinate and direct the placement of materials into designated warehouse, stockroom, or production storage locations.
• Ensure all received materials are properly labeled, identified, and entered into the inventory management system.
• Support kanban signals and pull systems (electronic kanban, kanban cards, labels).
• Respond to failed purchase orders to resolve supplier delivery issues for the area.
• Maintain 6S activities and production control board maintenance with the Material Leader.
• Maintain the Manufacturing Order (MO) system and purchase orders for the area.
• Coordinate disposition of all material rejects and monitor deliveries for timeliness.

Skills

Forklift certification

High lift certification

Warehouse experience

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

AriensCo in Fayetteville, TN, is seeking a Materials Technician to receive and move materials, verify quantities, and ensure proper labeling and data entry in the inventory system. The role supports warehouse storage, kanban signaling, and coordination with production areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining 6S activities, MO/purchase order systems, and resolving supplier issues, while creating serial numbers for finished goods and coordinating material flow across the plant.