Material Specialist - Seasonal

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Description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods. This includes verification of quantities, helping set up effective storage and identification of items, movement of materials, and assisting with other inventory operations according to Steffes quality and safety requirements and policies.

Steffes Core Values

Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.

Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.

Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.

Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.

Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.

Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing the inven­tory control system.
• Helps with the creation of cycle count schedules and ABC codes for assigned plants.
• Runs weekly cycle count schedules and participates in the cycle counting process.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory count.
• Collect data, investigate cause of, and correct inventory variations. Will also drive improvements in the company based on investigation results.
• Monitors the on-hand negative report.
• Researches and corrects causes of negative parts.
• Leads and facilitates projects to correctly set up Warehouse and Bin locations in ERP and on production floor.
• Monitor inventory levels, maintain and adjust KANBANS, safety stock, and magnet board levels as directed.
• Responsible for assisting in year-end inventory procedures and incorporating cost effective measures.
• Follow established procedures and process improvements as needed.
• Travel between warehouses and plants may be required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Core Expectations

Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.

Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program

Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.

Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.

Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:

• Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of related work experience, preferred
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills
• Experience with ERP or MRP, preferred
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Must be collaborative with cross-functional teams
  
  

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• An acceptable combination of education and experience
  
  

Physical Demands of Position

• This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• This position requires being in an office setting as well as working on the production floor while assisting with cycle counts.