Material Expediter/Kitter (Transportation)

TBEI – Tishomingo is a cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists. Come join our growing team! 

As a Parts Expediter you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of production by ensuring all necessary parts are available for assembly lines as scheduled. You will coordinate closely with production supervisors, purchasing, and other departments to mitigate shortages and maintain optimal inventory levels. This position requires attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Validate components from bills of materials for upcoming production schedules.
• Coordinate and identify component shortages, communicating effectively with relevant departments.
• Document shortages using expedite forms and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor and control inventory levels of controlled purchased materials.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts to specified production lines and areas.
• Must have the qualifications to pass and maintain forklift certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and blueprints. Effective communication skills to relay information clearly.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Problem-solving skills with the ability to follow instructions in various formats.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

About us:  

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights: 

1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America
11 major brands
Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance
High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces
 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 662-438-7814. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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