Material Control Technician

Material Control TechnicianB.L. Harbert International is looking for a Material Control Technician. This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Candidate will report to the Material Control Receiving Supervisor and Receiving Leadman.Responsibilities:Assure compliance with Supply Chain process quality control receiving standards to provide quality service that focuses on ensuring accuracy on each input transaction through efficient and effective process protocols to minimize and prevent mistakes to provide quality controlled outputDocument deliveries and receipts on, but not limited to, the MCO and HarDHAT applications for accurate data entry receipts and labelingMaintain good database information to monitor, track and generate reportsCoordinate with the material control team in charge of quality assuranceCreate and document receipts of incoming ordersIdentify, address and communicate non-conforming materials and Overages, Shortages and Damages on Shipment Receipt's with discrepancies to related personnelPerform material cycle counts, verification and package optimization and priorityCollaborate with Material Control Coordinators on discrepancies or issues related to PO receipts and Invoices, returns and exchangesWalk the receiving and shipping floor to catch signs of mistakes (improper tagging, material mixed in rows, quarantined/hold, poor packaging, etc)Maintain safe and clean work environment by organizing the workplace, assigning a clean-up crew at the end of the day, stowing away tools and small equipment properly and complying and implementing the 5S methodologyPerform general clerical duties including data entry, annotations, maintaining files and other recordsMaintain good communication and relationships with vendors and delivery companiesPromote and maintain quality service by following B.L. Harbert's Supply Chain processes, procedures and guides for proper operations executionReport any lessons learned or new operational techniques to Material Control ManagerAdditional duties as assignedRequirements:US citizenAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the US GovernmentProficiency in Microsoft Office SuitePhysical wellness to include ability to perform the Physical Demands below, and medical clearance (FCE – Agility Test) certifying ability to perform these Physical Demands. The ability to perform these Physical Demands is an ongoing condition of employment, and employee consents as a condition of employment to re-test for medical clearance upon request, including but not limited to drug testing. Failure to pass all tests shall be grounds for immediate dismissal.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to operate and handle power tools, hand tools, pallet jack, forkliftKnowledge of tools, construction materials and equipmentKnowledge of supply chain common practices – receiving, inventory control, storing, issuingAbility to adapt to changing technologies and process protocolsAbility to carry out work through oral and/or written instructions, with little to no supervisionAbility to lift packages up to 70 poundsBasic math skillsKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and proceduresPhysical Demands:To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overheadHave the ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist for extended periodsHave the ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 75 lbs.Possess the manual dexterity to utilize and operate construction tools and/or construction equipment and machineryPossess physical agility and mobility, to include safely maneuvering throughout the job siteB.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401K plan and paid holidays and vacation.B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Veterans / DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.