Production Material Staging Technician - 1st Shift

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc, is seeking a Production Material Staging Technician in Bethlehem to prepare, stage, and maintain materials for production. You will support material flow, ensure quality, and collaborate with production, QA, project management, and warehouse teams to align with the production schedule.

You will handle data entry, schedule planning, and material staging using SAP, Smartsheet, and Office tools, while maintaining accurate inventories and

Qualifications

• Must be able to enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinking to identify issues and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Developing goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Analyzing information to evaluate results and solve problems.
• Monitoring information from materials or environment to detect issues.
• Compiling and auditing information or data.
• Communicating with supervisors and colleagues by phone, email, or in person.
• Using SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, and Smartsheet to manage data and distribute schedules.
• Reviewing production schedules and work orders to determine material needs.
• Arranging delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies to meet schedules.
• Coordinating with vendors or customers to resolve delays.
• Maintaining inventories and coordinating reorders with procurement.
• Planning commitments or timetables using Smartsheet.
• Receiving and organizing raw materials for production.
• Inspecting materials for defects and ensuring quality before use.
• Maintaining accurate records of material usage and discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Teams

Smartsheet

Job description

SUMMARY

The Production Material Staging Technician is responsible for the preparation, setup, and maintenance of accurate inventory and materials required for the production process. This role ensures all components and inventory meet quality standards before and after production. Technician I collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Project Management, and warehouse colleagues for seamless movement of materials to support the production schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems

• Compiling, categorizing, calculating, auditing, or verifying information or data

• Communicating to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

• Using computers and computer systems (including SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Smartsheet) to program, enter data, or process information to distribute production schedules or work orders to production and other departments

• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders to determine materials requirements or material priorities

• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

• Confer with establishment colleagues, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

• maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.

• Confer with department supervisors or other colleagues to assess progress and discuss the needed changes or solution.

• Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using Smartsheet

• Receiving, storing, and organizing raw materials and components to ensure they are readily available for production

• Keeping track of inventory levels, conducting regular audits, and coordinating with procurement for reordering supplies as needed

• preparing materials for production runs by staging them in designated areas, ensuring that all necessary components are available and in good condition.

• inspecting materials for defects and ensuring compliance with quality standards before they are released for production.

• Working closely with production teams to understand material needs and timelines, ensuring that staging aligns with production schedules.

• Adhering to safety protocols while handling materials and using equipment and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

• Maintaining accurate records of material usage, inventory levels, and any discrepancies or issues that arise.