Materials Coordinator

general summary

the material coordinator typically works in a warehouse environment and is responsible for tracking inventory levels, handling all aspects of shipping and receiving, and keeping accurate records. On the shipping side, they package items, print labels, weigh packages, and determine appropriate postage. As a receiving clerk, they compare bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspect for damaged goods, and, once approved, distribute merchandise to the correct locations.

• determines the method of shipment and prepares bills, invoices, and other shipping documents
• receives merchandise – checks and signs delivery slips and assists with unloading as necessary
• inspects and verifies incoming goods against invoices or other documents, records shortages, and rejects damaged goods or hazardous goods
• accepts or returns merchandise according to established company procedures
• calculates prices according to guidelines and affixes bar codes, prices, and security tags as necessary
• organizes distribution and shipping of goods or hazardous goods
• makes necessary verifications against documents, unpacks, and routes goods or chemicals to appropriate storage areas
• handles customer pick‑up and delivers goods and hazardous goods
• may operate a forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store goods and hazardous goods
• maintains internal record‑keeping systems
• contacts resource people for various information
• contacts transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders
• assembles containers and crates, packs goods to be shipped, and identifies shipping information and instructions
• takes inventory, maintains storage area, organizes, and places stock on shelves
• examines all storage and warehouse facilities for deterioration, damage, or conditions that put goods and hazardous goods at risk
• ensures area is secure at all times
• pick up supplies as required

• high school diploma or equivalent
• at least two years of related experience required
• knows safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and materials
• knows proper shipping procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods
• forklift operations preferred
• proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• possesses strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
• ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• proficient microsoft office productivity suite preferred
• must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government’s background investigation
• valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• forklift certification preferred
• 40‑hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response (hazwoper) preferred

• prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
• ability to hear and see to meet positioning and safety requirement levels
• occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

• hourly rate: $29.06
• eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements

this document should not be construed as creating a contract of employment between cbre government & defense services and any of its employees or otherwise altering an employee’s at will employment relationship with cbre government & defense services.