Material Utility Technician

**Kimber Mfg., Inc.** **Job Description** **Job Title: Material Utility Technician** **Location:** Troy, AL **Classification:** Non-exempt **Grade:** **Department:** Shipping or Warehouse **Reports To:** Shipping/ Warehouse Supervisor **Date:** 07/02/2020 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE** The **Material Utility Technician** will perform specific tasks for the Shipping and Warehouse departments. The Material Utility Technician will be responsible for ensuring part availability for each assigned product line at the beginning of each shift as well as the repair process on a line. In addition, this position is required to meet production goals as well as maintain the accuracy of inventory records in the ERP system. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** - Perform all assigned material handling operations - Fill material requests by picking parts from the warehouse and moving them to assigned location - Move non-conforming parts to proper holding area - Troubleshoots fixtures - Performs lower level operations - Maintain control and inventory accuracy of serialized product - Ensure material is properly tagged and adjustments are made as needed - Maintain accuracy of the parts inventory records by entering inventory transactions in the ERP system and performing and reconciling cycle counts - Expedite parts from Production, Purchasing, QC and other Kimber Warehouses - Work with Planning, Engineering and QC to control inventory for ECNs, testing and recalls - This position works with internal contacts in order to accomplish the objective such as Assembly, Compliance, Engineering, Inventory Control, Planning, Production, Purchasing, QC and Warehouse - Complete other duties as assigned by manager **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Proper material handling and inventory control in a manufacturing environment - Maintain accurate cycle counting - Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm - Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs - Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task - Experience working independently with little supervision - Ability to train peers and lower level operators - Experience performing computerized inventory transactions - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE** Required: - High School Diploma or GED Preferred: - Vocational/Technical Degree - Lean manufacturing experience **MATHEMATICAL SKILLS** Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as consistent accountability and probability. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. **REASONING ABILITY** This position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as: - Ability to collect and document data - Ability to follow written and oral instructions - Ability to perform complex and varied tasks - Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time **COMPUTER SKILLS** Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience is a plus. Familiarity utilizing email, ERP and Computerized Inventory System. **OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES** Attendance is an e…