Material Associate

# Material AssociateHot Job## Description**OTSL Job Profile****Material Associate****Forty Years Strong!** On-Target Supplies & Logistics, Ltd., is a regional supply chain logistics management firm with global customers and international responsibilities. For more than 40 years, we have worked with some of the largest companies in the world to design, implement, and manage customized logistics and transportation solutions that help them to gain a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. We are committed to consistently delivering value adding services, and we do this through our greatest asset: our employees.**Hours:** Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM**Pay:** $22 to $24 per hour plus a **$500 Sign-On Bonus!** $250 after completing 90 days and then $250 after completing 180 days!**Health & Wellness:** Company-paid Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program; Medical, Dental, Vision; Supplemental Life Insurance; LTD/STD**Retirement**: Company-sponsored 401K Retirement Plan with company match**Other Benefits:** Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off**Location:** Odessa, TX (Onsite position)**Department:** Outsource Services**Reports To:** OTSL Operations Manager**Overview:**The Material Associate is responsible for providing hands-on logistical and building maintenance support at the location including receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools and equipment. This role ensures accuracy in inventory records and supports utilities operational needs.**Responsibilities*** Perform day-to-day tasks such as receiving, storing, issuing and returning materials, tools and equipment to maintain accurate inventory levels and general housekeeping.* Conduct cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and inspections to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with quality standards.* Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, in compliance with safety guidelines.* Order material through project management software for operation projects and perform Project Closeout tasks.* Coordinate with warehouse operational team and/or vendors to ensure timely and accurate receipt of materials, tools, and equipment.* Collaborate with Team Lead, district personnel, Supply Chain Management and other departments to meet inventory demands and address discrepancies.* Maintain organized and orderly storeroom conditions, adhering to 5S and lean practices as applicable.* Ability to work overtime as required.* Knowledge of emergency utility restoration needs during outages.**Qualifications*** High school diploma or GED plus minimum 5 consecutive years of experience in warehousing and inventory management; or Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field plus minimum 3 years of experience in warehousing and inventory management required.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.* Certification to operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment.* Computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and MS365 CoPilot); Warehouse Management System (WMS) and inventory management software required.* Curiosity and practical experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problemsolving skills and ability to work independently.* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations* Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards, including OSHA; OSHA10 certification preferred.* Complete a skills aptitude assessment with an OTSL acceptable scoring.* Valid Texas driver's license and transportation for daily work commute.* Ability to pass a background check and drug screening before employment.**Equal Employment Opportunity**On-Target is an equal employment opportunity provider. We will not deny equal employment opportunities due to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability status in any of the following employment aspects:* Hiring* Promotion* Termination* Pay* Benefits* Training* Any other aspects of employmentWe adhere to:* Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964* The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990* The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967* The Equal Pay Act of 1963* Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) of 1983* The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990* The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967* The Equal Pay Act of 1963* Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) of 1983## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)* Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft software* Forklift Certified* Willingness to learn* Must be able to work overtime as necessary**Physical & Work Environment**Fast-paced stockroom environment and requires regular physical activity, including frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting materials, and occasional use of forklift equipment.* Must be able to stand, walk and sit over 2/3 of the time* Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time* Must be able to reach with hands or arms over 2/3 of the time* Must be able to climb or balance under 1/3 of the time* Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 2/3 of the time* Must be able to talk and hear clearly* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds over 2/3 of the time* Must have a depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)* Must be able to work in high, precarious places under 1/3 of the time* Must be able to perform around toxic or caustic chemicals under 1/3 of the time* Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions over 2/3 of the time* Must be able to endure loud noise (Examples: horns, material handling equipment) #J-18808-Ljbffr