Materials Technician - Shipping and Receiving - Level I

**POSITION SUMMARY: **

Provides direct support in four functional areas, including: Subassembly, Inventory Control, Crating and After Sales Parts fulfillment. Level 1 technicians must demonstrate the ability to work independently in at least one of these four functional areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Control

• Pull parts per "New Sales" job pick list.
• Work with scheduler and other team leads to meet material needs of production.
• Enter receivables into inventory control, ensuring compliance with FTA policies.
• Complete inventory cycle counts.
• Coordinate movement of outsourced materials.
• Inventory sub-assembly's (bearing installation, bearing assembly, etc.)
• Organize physical inventory layouts, update system primary bin.

Crating

• Perform final assembly preparing "New Sales" equipment for shipment, including:
• attaching feet and motor adapters
• attaching pumps, booster and motor baseplates
• fabricating drain lines
• pump shaft coupling assembly
• Perform final packaging/crating of outbound materials.
• fabrication of wood bracing as necessary to secure the equipment during shipment

After Sales Parts Fulfillment

• Pull parts per "After Sales" job pick list.
• Work with production scheduler to meet the needs of "After Sales" orders.
• Label all parts/parts kits for easy identification by the customer.
• Package "After Sales" parts orders, in a manner that will prevent damage during shipping process.
• Document the contents and packaging method of each package.

Shipping & Receiving

• Manage inbound material flow and outbound material flow at the dock doors.
• Receive, inspect, verify, and route incoming materials, packages, and freight to the appropriate internal location.
• Document and photograph damages, shortages, overages, and unacceptable inbound packages, and promptly communicate discrepancies to the appropriate team members.
• Prepare outbound shipments by verifying parts, labels, packaging requirements, shipping documents, and carrier information.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, or other approved material-handling equipment.
• Stage inbound and outbound materials in designated areas while maintaining clear dock access and safe traffic flow.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory Control, Production, Quality, and Logistics to resolve receiving or shipping issues.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records in accordance with company procedures.
• Keep dock, staging, and receiving areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be computer literate and able to grow with evolving technology.
• Must be willing to work as a team.
• Good mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• 1-3 year of inventory control and /or assembly experience helpful.
• Must have valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and use of hands and arms to handle materials, tools, an