Material Coordinator​/Hose Technician

Description

This is a Materials Coordinator position that is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies according to production and shipping schedules.

• The Material Coordination position responsible for order processing, shipping, inbound material, after hours support, inventory control, maintaining clean warehouse work areas, packaging materials, equipment maintenance, mail postage, and Service support. The position plays a key role in internal and external customer service in regard to inbound and outbound material.
• Processing all sales order shipments in an efficient and timely manner. A timely manner is within 24 hours of receipt of pick ticket or item receipt from an inbound purchase order.
• Verifying the quantity and the description of the material being shipped matches what is printed on the packing slip.
• Ensure all credit card orders are processed before material is shipped.
• Ensuring that all product and material is shipped to the correct address.
• Responsible for international shipments (inbound and outbound), including preparing packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and all other required paperwork; arranging and coordinating shipments with carriers; prepares import/export documents and packaging goods in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• May need to calculate value of duties and tariffs due on transported goods.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to import/export shipments.
• Processing all receipt of goods in an efficient and timely manner. A timely manner is within 24 hours of delivery of material.
• Verifying the quantity and the description of the material being received matches what is printed on the packing slip.
• Advise purchasing of product returns for credit and any discrepancies in shipments for Purchase Orders.
• Providing configuration support prior to shipment.
• Assist in managing the Will Call shelf by advising the Inside Sales representative if an order is left on the shelf for more than 5 days.
• Call couriers for pickup as needed, i.e. Hot Shot Delivery, Fed Ex, DHL, UPS, Freight Lines, etc.
• Ensure all inbound material is promptly and correctly routed, i.e. inbound purchases for orders vs. stock, inbound repairs, parts that should be routed to EPG, office materials.
• Assist in handling of customer sales returns. Inspect returned items for condition and advise if credit can be issued.
• Must support after hours emergency calls as needed.
• Run mail through postage and drop outgoing mail in the mailbox on a daily basis.
• Ensure all work areas are clean and organized including: work stations, packaging area, stock area, dock area, and warehouse staging areas. Areas are to be completely swept and all debris picked up and properly disposed each day. Boxes that cannot be re‑used should be thrown away and all trash containers emptied into the outside garbage bin as needed.
• Order appropriate amount of shipping and office supplies as needed.
• Make sure that boxes, peanuts, crimped brown paper, foam, and other types of packing that can be re‑used are neatly organized, stacked, and not allowed to fall on the floor.
• Shipping equipment such as: postage machine, shipping manifest equipment, computer and packing slip printer, Instapak machine and table should be kept clean and in good working order.
• Perform cycle counts on a routine basis as directed by management.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to inventory.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts.
• Report inventory discrepancies to management for review and or adjustment.
• Identify and correct any unsafe conditions in the work environment.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate and proficiency in Windows, E‑mail, and an Order Management System.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus
• Ability to use common office equipment: phone, calculator, PC, etc.
• Self‑starter that takes an initiative to get the job done, goes beyond routine tasks, and operates with little or no direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written…