Material Flow Specialist

Material Flow Specialist  

The Redwood Materials Operations team is seeking a Material Flow / Production Control Specialist. This person will facilitate the efficient movement of materials to support production, enable the efficient receipt of raw materials, and prepare shipment of finished goods. Material Flow Specialists will assist Leads and Supervisors in executing the day-to-day activities to support production, and act as an example for safety and operational excellence.  

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive benefits package starting Day 1 including medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums paid 75% by Redwood Materials   

• Accrue two different types of PTO averaging 3 weeks per year including vacation time and paid leave 

• 401k available 

• Company sponsored life insurance, short term, and long-term disability 

• 3 to 4 day weekends 

• Competitive starting pay rate of $27.50 

• Immediate full-time opportunities 

• Access to career growth and potential leadership opportunities across our organization 

• Opportunity to be part of a mission driven company that is working to have a major impact on the recycling industry 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Leading a culture of safety compliance, especially as it pertains to material handling equipment and adhering to area PPE requirements 

• Wearing Respirator or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (Up to 100% of the time in some production areas) 

• Cleaning up powdered spills using PAPR and HEPA Vacuums 

• Implementing and sustaining 5S programs and standards 

• Perform trailer entries using forklift, placing trailer lock out restraints, driving up and down ramps and slopes 

• Working with and maintaining tools and equipment necessary to perform work duties 

• Identify current problems and attempt to develop solutions for them 

• Submitting equipment and facilities issues through internal maintenance request tool (CMMS) 

• Managing consumable parts and performing consumable cycle counting 

• Receiving finished goods from production in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 

• Working with supervisor to coordinate task distribution 

• Training and leading material handlers in discrete workstreams such as receiving, inventory control or loading activities 

• At times, conducts mentoring and coaching to help peers to have better safety and quality 

• Picking and loading inventory needed for production areas 

• Manage data and transactions within a Warehouse Management System and create reports to support management decision making 

• Establish and model quality control mechanisms 

• Complete physical tasks as directed, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc. 

• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area 

• Managing the internal flow of material to support production requirements 

• Receiving inbound shipments from suppliers of raw materials, maintenance parts, and engineering equipment 

• Developing and implementing material flow strategies to improve operational efficiency 

• Operate PIT equipment, including but not limited to forklift  

• Microsoft Office familiarity 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed 

• Leadership experience preferred 

• Demonstrated safety track record 

• Previous experience in warehousing preferred 

• Willingness to contribute at all levels of the organization  

• Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal 

• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! 

Work Locations:  

• McCarran, NV (USA Parkway) 

Current Shifts: 

Rotary Calciner 1 (RC1) / Hydromet (HD1) 

A (Sun - Tues and every other Wed) 6am to 6pm 

B (Sun - Tues and every other Wed) 6pm to 6am  [This shift includes a 10% shift differential]  

C (Thurs - Sat and every other Wed) 6am to 6pm  

D (Thurs - Sat and every other Wed) 6pm to 6am [This shift includes a 15% shift differential]