Senior Shop Materials Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Keep production moving. Power what matters.

At Powell, our switchgear and electrical systems help keep the world on. As a Senior Shop Materials Coordinator in Southeast Houston, you’ll ensure every workstation has the right materials at the right time—so our builders can focus on quality and speed. Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:15 p.m.–12:45 a.m.; overtime as needed.

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You arrive, review demand signals, and replenish kits before the first build starts. A scanner updates inventory in real time as you stage hardware. A quick huddle with the production lead confirms priorities. A hot part arrives—your forklift run gets it where it needs to go. Quality, safety, and flow stay on track because of your organization and judgment.

Your Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, store, and document materials with precision.
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to anticipate material needs.
• Stock and restock hardware and components at assigned cells.
• Record transactions using scanners and designated computer programs.
• Transport, load, and unload materials by forklift when required.
• Comply with all safety policies to prevent incidents.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and standard work to support consistent output.
• Safeguard product quality by adhering to process instructions and escalating risks.

Experience & Capabilities

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of material handling in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting.
• Aptitude with computer systems, databases, and software tools.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and stay physically active for extended periods.
• English fluency for effective communication.

Preferred Background

• Forklift experience.
• Industrial or warehouse experience.

Mindset & Work Habits

• Multitasker with sharp attention to detail.
• Keeps work areas orderly and labeled.
• Self-driven and anticipatory.
• Open to flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions

• Safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial environment with occasional outdoor tasks.
• PPE required: safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection as needed, and fall-protection equipment when required.
• Comfortable using step ladders, A-frame ladders, and scissor lifts for overhead work.
• Tasks at heights up to approximately 10 feet on elevated structures using proper lift equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain balance and agility to prevent falls when walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs or step ladders.
• Bend at the waist and knees; extend arms and hands in any direction.
• Stand and walk continuously.
• Frequent overhead work and full extension with both arms.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.

Additional Information

This posting outlines the role’s essential functions and does not encompass every possible task or responsibility.