Material Controller - Weekend
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing Production
Location: Jasper
1950 Industrial Blvd
Jasper Tennessee
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A Brief Summary Of This PositionThe Material Controller position is an individual contributor position who supports the Small Parts department reporting to the Shift Supervisor. This role is responsible for the accurate handling, movement, and documentation of materials and products within a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production flow and inventory accuracy by using computers; stationary and hand held to be used throughout the shift daily.
Responds to direct two-way radio requests from departments, using good judgment in prioritizing calls. Must use good judgment in inspection of loads for damage and proper handling. May be required to assist with functions in other department areas and may work irregular hours. Maintains good housekeeping and exercises precautions for safety operation of all equipment.
- Move and document materials/products to maintain inventory accuracy
- Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling
- Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed
- Maintain and care for tools and equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety practices
- Makes decisions regarding moving, receiving and storing material
- Ability to work with a team and/or independently
The Role
- Knowledgeable with computers
- Ability to enter various data into IFS system
- Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies
- Must be authorized to operate a forklift
- Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
- This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports
- Follow material list to kit loads effectively
- Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials
- Proficient with computers
- Communicate problems or needs to departmental/shift supervision
- Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count, accurately and legibly
- Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
- Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
- Become forklift certified
- Responsible to conduct Forklift Inspections
- High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% sitting, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing/outside environment
- Moving materials around a warehouse and/or storage yard
- Prior experience with computers in inventory management systems
- Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
- Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
- Prior acceptable job performance, safety record, and attendance required
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
- Outlook
- IFS
- Mii
- Excel
Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions. Must be proficient in the reading of specifications and bills of material. Must…
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