Material Specialist

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

WHO WE ARE
At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.
WHAT WE OFFER

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Material Specialist to join our Wooster Shipping/Receiving team! This position will report to the Procurement Manager in Wooster.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Material Specialist will be responsible for the safe, smooth, and efficient flow of material and supplies through the plant, shipping and receiving materials from vendors and to customers, and for all paperwork necessary for shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Will assist and take direction from the Procurement Manager to ensure all areas of responsibility run efficiently.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, on-call every other Sunday
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the daily activities of the department including all Shipping/Receiving and Warehousing functions.
• Prepares customer orders for shipment
• Loads and unloads shipments
• Monitors and maintains warehouse inventory
• Coordinates material movements
• Performs cycle counts
• Creates internal transfers
• Reviews Kanban, packaging, and raw materials replenishment
• Prepares purchase orders and distributes to vendors and originating internal departments
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ year of experience in Procurement and/or Shipping/Receiving
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift/Hand truck experience
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Oracle experience

COMPETENCIES [Standard for all roles]
To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:
Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: “Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.