Material Flow Specialist

The Material Flow Specialist will facilitate the efficient movement of materials to support production, enable the efficient receipt of raw materials, and prepare the shipment of finished goods. Material Flow Specialists will act as an example for safety and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This section outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. It includes 5–7 bullet points describing the key tasks and activities the employee is expected to perform as part of their day-to-day work. 

• Adhering to a culture of safety compliance, especially as it pertains to material handling equipment
• Safe handling of volatile battery materials in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols
• Safe operation of material handling equipment, including powered industrial trucks and other mechanical aids
• Supporting the operations team in preparing and staging material feed for production
• Coordinating with the supervisor on task distribution
• Performing work within discrete workstreams such as receiving, inventory control, or loading activities
• Picking and loading inventory needed for production areas
• Managing data and transactions within a Warehouse Management System and creating reports to support management decision making
• Establishing and modeling quality control mechanisms
• Completing physical tasks as directed, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Managing the internal flow of material to support production requirements
• Receiving inbound shipments from suppliers of raw materials, maintenance parts, and engineering equipment

Participating in physical inventory audits, cycle counts, etc. to ensure inventory accuracy

• Supporting the development and implementation of material flow strategies to improve operational efficiency

Operating PIT equipment, including but not limited to reach truck and forklift

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

This section is used to provide 5-7 bullets describing the key experience, skills, and abilities required to perform the job duties listed above. Consider abiiltiles related to shift availbilty, travel expectations, and cognitive abilities. Examples: 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Demonstrated safety track record
• Previous experience in warehousing preferred
• Willingness to contribute at all levels of the organization
• Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Forklift and/or reach truck certification preferred; must be willing to obtain certification upon hire

A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!