Materials Engineer jobs in Aberdeen, WA

Description

Company Background:

Alta Forest Products, in partnership with Itochu Building Products, is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel. Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates fence board sawmills in other  Northwest rural communities: Morton, WA; Winlock, WA;  Shelton, WA; Amanda Park, WA; and Naples, ID, Eastport, ID; Lewiston, ID. 

The Role:

Join our team as a Materials Coordinator at our Amanda Park location! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring smooth operations by efficiently procuring required parts and materials. You will work closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of parts and supplies. If you're passionate about effective procurement and seamless workflow, we'd love to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Process requisitions and replenishment orders for inventory and non-stock purchases.
• Obtain quotes from approved vendors.
• Place purchase orders with approved vendors and receive confirmations from vendors on delivery and pricing accuracy.
• Proactively manage inventory and reconcile open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and prompt receipt and payment of invoices.
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Monitoring of backorders and substitutions.
• Coordinate the return of products for credit when necessary.
• Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
• Research, interact, and compare suppliers, goods, and services regarding reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with external and internal customers and suppliers.
• Ensuring all documentation related to inventory flow is complete, accurate, and filed correctly.
• Identify, analyze, and address gaps in inventory processes.
• Back up and assist other Mill Material Coordinator responsibilities when needed.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve discrepancies specific to pricing, receiving, and match discrepancies.
• Be actively involved in the continuous improvement process.
• Provides sufficient updates to internal and external customers on backorders.
• Have a working knowledge of parts for each type of unit, general parts required, and an understanding of the subparts needed for installation.
• Manage mill parts and supply inventory.
• Ensure that the current MSDS for items purchased is always on file.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in purchasing or inventory management preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software
• Detail-oriented with strong self-discipline and organizational skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
• Self-starter able to work independently.
• High School Diploma or GED w/ basic math skills.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, operations, predictive/preventative maintenance systems, and effective project management practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Self-disciplined with attention to detail
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and in a team.

Work Environment

This role will operate in a professional office, log yards, and sawmill. While performing the duties of this job, employees will regularly be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts. This position will often be exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes in indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Position Type/Travel

This is a full-time position; overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand. Travel may be required occasionally.

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• This position requires the occasional use of basic hand tools.
• The employee will need to lift or carry 25 pounds or more frequently and may sometimes be required to lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended lengths of time.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, climb, or balance.

Position Type/Travel/Schedule

This position is exempt per FLSA guidelines and not eligible for overtime. A typical schedule requires the ability to work 40 hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends to accommodate critical goals and objectives may be necessary.

Benefits & Pay

• Starting Pay: $52,500 - $88,800 per year (starting wage dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance.