MATERIAL EXPEDITOR

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

• Compiles and maintains material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas, according to predetermined production schedules and order priorities : Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority. Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status. Locates and distributes materials to specified production areas, manually or using handcart, hand truck, overhead crane or forklift. Records and maintains perpetual inventory of quantity and type of materials and parts received, stocked, and distributed, manually or using computer. Compiles and maintains records, such as material inventory records, production records, manually or using computer. May examine material received, verify part numbers, and check discrepancies, such as damaged or unmarked parts.

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Performs a variety of tasks.

Supervision : Requires supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor / manager.

Education : May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 1year of experience in the field or in a related area. May have to complete an apprenticeship and / or formal training in an area of specialty.

Requirements :

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS : 50 pounds

PUSHING / PULLING REQUIREMENTS : 50 pounds w / assist

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS : Hard hat, in required areas, safety shoes and safety glasses

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