Project Coordinator

Forensics Source; Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensics Source in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Project & Materials Coordinator to oversee project coordination, procurement support, material control, and logistics. You will manage documentation, schedule deliveries, track inventory, and serve as a key contact for customer communications.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, 2 years in procurement/material control, and 4 years operating cranes and forklifts, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in contract work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education.
• Manufacturing experience.
• 2 years’ experience with procurement, material control and receiving activities.
• 4 years’ experience with running cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project managements for the MgO Contract, including scheduling truck deliveries to the WIPP site, managing data packages, and coordinating customer communications.
• MTE Coordinator, responsible for generating purchase requisitions for calibration, maintaining the MTE database, and controlling all MTE.
• Performing technical and quality reviews of all purchase orders before they are issued to vendors.
• Coordinating all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Receiving, identifying, and controlling all materials and parts for EPD.
• Issuing material and parts to the shop floor (via traveler).
• Serving as the Forklift and Crane Trainer for EPD.
• Coordinating all shop floor supplies.
• Working with vendors to coordinate preventive maintenance for the shop air compressor, forklifts, skid steer, man lifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties as required

Skills

Procurement

Material control

Receiving

Cranes

Forklifts

Logistics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Department/Group: Admin Support

Reports To: VP/GM of EPD

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Percent Travel Required: Up to 10%

Salary/Hourly: Salary

Position Type: Exempt

Position Summary

The Project & Materials Coordinator is a critical operational role responsible for overseeing project coordination, procurement support, material control, logistics, and equipment management activities. This position leads administrative and logistical support for customer contracts, including scheduling deliveries, managing documentation packages, and serving as a key point of contact for customer communications. The role also manages measurement and test equipment (M&TE) programs, performs quality and technical reviews of purchase orders, coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, maintains inventory control, and supports production activities through accurate material issuance and tracking. Additionally, the position serves as the designated forklift and crane trainer, coordinates facility and shop supplies, and works closely with vendors to ensure preventive maintenance of company equipment and assets. The ideal candidate brings experience in procurement, receiving, material control, and industrial equipment operations, with knowledge of customer contract requirements and compliance obligations preferred.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Lead project managements for the MgO Contract, including scheduling truck deliveries to the WIPP site, managing data packages, and coordinating customer communications.
• M&TE Coordinator, responsible for generating purchase requisitions for calibration, maintaining the M&TE database, and controlling all M&TE.
• Performing technical and quality reviews of all purchase orders before they are issued to vendors.
• Coordinating all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Receiving, identifying, and controlling all materials and parts for EPD.
• Issuing material and parts to the shop floor (via traveler).
• Serving as the Forklift and Crane Trainer for EPD.
• Coordinating all shop floor supplies.
• Working with vendors to coordinate preventive maintenance for the shop air compressor, forklifts, skid steer, man lifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education
• Manufacturing experience
• 2 years’ experience with procurement, material control and receiving activities.
• 4 years’ experience with running cranes and forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with Customer contracts and understanding the compliance requirements.

Limitations and Disclaimers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Alpha Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.