Assembler​/Materials Control Specialist

Description

For over 27 years
, Tourmaline Enterprises has been a trusted partner to manufacturing and packaging teams worldwide
, providing reliable industrial inkjet printing systems for coding and marking production lines. Our solutions help clients meet their production needs for lot numbers, barcodes, expiration dates, logos, and more—backed by responsive U.S.

-based support and a team committed to accountability, transparency, and results.

With a global reach across 10+ countries and 500+ clients
, we take pride in combining cutting-edge print solutions with personal, expert guidance to help production teams and distributors succeed.

The Opportunity

The Assembler / Materials Control Specialist is a key member of the Tourmaline Enterprises

Operations team and plays a central role in assembly, materials control, receiving support, and

inventory accuracy. This position is responsible for the hands‑on preparation, configuration,

labeling, packaging, and movement of products used for customer orders, technical repairs, and

sales demonstration needs. The role also serves as a primary point of accountability for

inventory transactions, including checking inventory in and out, maintaining accurate stock

records, and ensuring company tools and materials used for onsite repairs are tracked and

returned appropriately.

This position works cross‑functionally with the Operations Manager, Customer Service

department, Assembly/Shipping team, and Sales team to support timely order fulfillment, inventory

visibility, and operational consistency. The individual in this role is expected to understand and

effectively use SOS shipping software, support shipping and receiving workflows, perform

weekly stock counts, and deliver weekly inventory reporting to management.

• Product Assembly and Order Preparation
• Assemble, configure, label, and prepare inkjet technology products for shipment, repair activity, and sales demonstration requests.
• Follow company procedures for product programming, kitting, packaging, and quality checks prior to release.
• Ensure products are prepared accurately in accordance with internal standards and customer requirements.

• Maintain day‑to‑day accountability for company inventory, including finished goods, parts, packaging materials, consumables, and tools.
• Check inventory in and out accurately for order fulfillment, technical repairs, internal use, and onsite repair activity.
• Track tools, parts, and company stock issued for onsite service or repair work and ensure proper return, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in company systems and report discrepancies, shortages, damages, or variances promptly to the Operations Manager.
• Perform weekly stock counts and support broader cycle counts, audits, and physical inventory activities.
• Deliver weekly inventory reports detailing stock levels, count results, discrepancies, and replenishment needs.

• Support shipping and receiving operations to ensure inbound and outbound materials are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Verify shipment accuracy against packing lists, order documentation, and shipping requirements prior to release.
• Learn, understand, and utilize the full scope of SOS shipping software for shipping transactions, receiving activity, inventory movement, and order support.
• Maintain accurate transaction records in SOS and related company systems.
• Support domestic and international shipping requirements, including compliance with documentation and shipment procedures.
• Create, document, and help maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving, and inventory control processes.

• Work closely with the Operations Manager to align inventory availability with operational priorities and fulfillment schedules.
• Partner with the Customer Service department to support order readiness, shipment timing, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with the Assembly team to ensure product availability, staging, and readiness for fulfillment.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to support…