Materials and Logistics Coordinator

About Us

For over 80 years, Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. has been a leader in custom engineered filtration and strainers. We are an established, stable company that continues to grow! We pride ourselves on creating a safe, collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and advance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We value our team members and offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Room for Professional Growth & Career Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Materials & Shipping Coordinator to join our two-person materials handling team at our Kalkaska facility. In this role, you will work hands-on to oversee the receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, parts, and supplies. You will play a crucial role in maintaining proper inventory, resolving stock discrepancies, and driving process improvements while collaborating with production, purchasing, and customer service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & Warehouse Management: Maintain warehouse organization using FIFO processes, perform regular cycle counts, perform annual physical inventories, and research/resolve discrepant inventory issues promptly.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Receive raw materials (including raw steel and purchased supplies), operate a forklift to unload trucks, enter receiving transactions into ERP software (Global Shop), and deliver materials to production departments.
• Quality & Vendor Coordination: Inspect incoming raw materials against quality specifications, tag materials with part numbers, monitor reject/scrap levels, and liaise with vendors regarding shipment discrepancies or missing paperwork.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with production to prepare and issue materials according to daily needs, communicate inventory risks to purchasing, and collaborate with customer service on shipping issues.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain a safe work environment aimed at zero incidents and follow standard operating procedures to meet quality specs and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• **Education: **High School diploma or GED equivalent
• **Experience: **Minimum 2 years of experience working in a warehouse (preferably manufacturing environment), receiving materials and shipping finished goods.
• Technical Skills: Computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP systems (Global Shop experience is a plus!).
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift driver's license.
• Core Skills: Basic inspection and measuring skills, intermediate math skills (calculating percentages, proportions, and basic algebra/geometry), and strong written and verbal communication.

**Physical Demands:

** Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs, stand, stoop, kneel, and work in a shop environment near moving mechanical parts.

You should be proficient in:

• Shipping/Receiving
• Material Handler Experience
• Packaging Experience
• Basic Computer Skills