Material Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Materials Specialist serves as the operational backbone of Thruway’s business, playing a critical role in both warehouse operations and quality assurance activities. Key responsibilities include receiving, picking, packing, kitting, shipping, and cycle counting inventory while maintaining accuracy, organization, and safety throughout warehouse processes. In support of the Quality Department, the Materials Specialist performs inspections and verification activities to ensure products conform to customer drawings, specifications, and applicable industry standards. Through a strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence, this role helps drive customer satisfaction, product quality, and on-time delivery performance. This individual has responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks ESSENTIAL TASKS: Approximately 60% of Week – Warehouse Responsibilities Receiving: Complete a visual review of incoming items to ensure the correct part was received, quantity is correct, and there is no damage or other concerns. Receive products into the inventory system (Oracle NetSuite). Order Picking: Locate product in warehouse using picking ticket. Efficiently pick customer orders, ensuring that the product is the correct and the quantity needed is verified. Packing Orders: Ensure the items that picked are correct and the quantity is correct. Package to customers’ requirements. Label as required by customer. Shipping: Package shipments according to the customer’s requirements. Coordinate with shipping companies to meet customer’s request. Set up delivery schedule for in-house deliveries. Conduct physical inventories (cycle counts) as required. Conduct forklift and van/box truck inspections and preventative maintenance as required. Maintains 6S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Safety, Sustain) principals to enhance cleanliness and organization in all areas. Approximately 40% of Week – Quality Responsibilities Conduct incoming inspection on items requiring quality inspection. Conduct outgoing inspection on items or orders requiring quality inspection. Prepare and submit accurate quality documentation to customers (e.g., MTRs, CoCs, FAIs, ISIRs, PPAPs). Act as the point person between customer and Thruway ‘s supply chain on branch quality issues. Escalate major quality issues to the CQM and GM for awareness and support. Maintain calibrated and reference only equipment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks Meticulous attention to detail. Problem-solving, time-management, organizational and analytical ability. Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards. Self-motivated Team player who works productively with wide range of people Knowledge of manufacturing environments and Electro/Mechanical hardware COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE SAFETY: Thruway is committed to integrating safety and health…