Material Expediter

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Integrated Logistics Services (GbILS) provides four specific areas of expertise-Logistics Engineering, Measurement Sciences, Program Management, and Technical Support-serving the scientific, technical, and engineering needs of clients. GbILS values its innovative thinking and service-oriented team who provide services for a variety of federal government and commercial clients.

Summary:

The Material Expeditor is responsible for locating and moving materials and parts between work areas to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Keeping related records.
• Reviewing inventory reports and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders,
• Communicating with customers to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials.
• Locating and moving materials to specified production/shipping areas, using motorized cart, forklift, or hand truck, and recording quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand.
• Expediting the movement of priority items.
• Communicating with customers regularly to coordinate delivery of priority orders and resolving a variety of supply or inventory related discrepancies with priority requisitions.
• Following up on overdue material and keeping the work area supervisor informed of material status.
• Comparing work ticket specifications with material at workstations to verify appropriateness of material in use.
• Opening crates, boxes, cartons, or bags as necessary and removing material for processing priority orders.
• Placing material in bins or assigned storage space for processing priority orders.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient personal computer skills to include a strong working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office suite office products.
• Able to perform simple internet searches pertaining to the tracking of incoming parts and materials shipments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a valid Driver's License.
• Licensed and capable of operating lifting and material handling equipment to include forklifts, hand carts, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift and carry items that weigh about twenty-three (23) kilograms (fifty (50) pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers.
• Ability to frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to nine (9) kilograms (twenty (20) pounds).
• Must possess a current Forklift and Pack Mule license.
• May be required to possess a valid truck and trailer license.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in using computers as part of a military or civilian retail / store / warehouse environment.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.