Molding Materials Coordinator

Milwaukee Tool Corp.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Molding Material Coordinator in Cookeville, TN to keep molding production supplied with resin, colorants, and related materials. You will monitor usage, maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate material movement across shifts.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and 5S practices, with FIFO inventory, regular cycle counts, and collaboration with process techs and supervisors. Forklift operation and Excel proficiency are valued, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year molding experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred (training provided).
• Experience with Excel and reading production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure molding machines are stocked with required materials.
• Monitor material consumption and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Transport resins, colorants, and supplies to production areas.
• Load dryers and monitor performance to support production.
• Conduct regular material level audits and cycle counts.
• Support FIFO inventory practices and 5S initiatives.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians and Supervisors to prevent shortages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Strong prioritization

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Excel

Schedule reading

Job description

Job Description:Your Role on Our TeamAt Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our users. The Molding Material Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials to all molding production areas. This role supports manufacturing operations by monitoring material consumption, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating material movement, and ensuring molding machines have the required resin, colorants, and supporting materials available throughout the shift. The Molding Material Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives within the molding department.You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilitiesConsistently demonstrates safety first mindset; follows all safety related processes and procedures, quickly escalates safety related concerns or issues to create a safe work environment for all employees.Ensure molding machines are stocked with the appropriate materials required to maintain production schedules.Review daily production schedules and coordinate material requirements for current and upcoming shifts.Transport raw materials, resin, colorants, and packaging supplies to designated production areas.Load dryers according to established material specifications and drying requirements.Monitor dryer performance and material readiness to support production demand.Empty, clean, and prepare dryers during material changeovers to prevent contamination.Conduct routine material level audits and replenish materials as needed throughout the molding facility.Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and inventory transactions.Perform cycle counts and physical inventories of resins, colorants, and related molding materials.Support material traceability requirements and ensure proper labeling and identification of all materials.Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.Coordinate with Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, and Team Leaders to ensure material availability and resolve shortages.Follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices and established material handling procedures.Support production changeovers by staging materials and removing obsolete materials from work areas.Maintain organized storage areas and support 5S initiatives within the molding department.Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, material quality concerns, or supply risks. Assist with training and cross-functional support for other indirect labor positions as needed.Maintain work area, including but not limited to, mold storage, secondary equipment storage and mold crib, per 6s facility standards without direction.Adhere to all company safety, quality, environmental, and operational policies.Proactively work with team members to meet the needs of the production floor.Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.All other duties as assigned.The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:High School Diploma or GED1 year of molding experienceForklift certification (TTI will train)Extreme attention to detailExperience with excel/reading schedulesExposure to Kanban and 5s conceptsPrevious experience as material handlerSafety consciousSpeed, Agility & Urgency - Quickly respond to changing priorities, production demands, and equipment issues to support scheduled production requirements while maintaining multiple tasks simultaneously with safety and quality standards.User Focused, Solution Driven - Maintain a strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure equipment performs at the highest level of efficiency to produce quality products for a positive end user experience.Extreme Ownership - Takes full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and equipment readiness by proactively identifying and resolving issues, following through on commitments, and taking initiative to ensure mold set-ups, tooling changes, and production support activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.One Team Mentality - Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, supporting smooth operations and team successDisruptive Mindset - Bring positive energy that motivates others while working independently or alongside a teamCandid - Support a culture of transparency and accountability across the department through honest, direct feedbackRelentless Improvement - The initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement, raising the standard for yourself and your team.Working Conditions:The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusProlonged standing and/or walking for up to 12 hours per shiftAbility to work in a non-climate-controlled environmentFrequent bending, crouching, twisting, reachingComfortable working at heights up to 30 feet using lifts, such as man-ups, to access inventoryEmployees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as intendedMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.