Material Handler at CDI – Tolleson, Arizona

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

? Oversee daily metal inventory levels and maintain accurate counts.

? Ensure all incoming metal is properly labeled, logged, and assigned to correct batch numbers.

? Monitor material usage to ensure compliance with batch-specific production requirements.

? Conduct routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.

? Collaborate with purchasing and plant leadership to forecast material needs.

Batch & Traceability Control

? Enforce strict batch number tracking throughout production.

? Ensure metal is pulled and used according to assigned job and batch specifications.

? Investigate and resolve batch or usage discrepancies immediately.

? Maintain documentation to support traceability and quality control.

Rework & Scrap Management

? Track all rework material and identify root causes.

? Monitor scrap levels daily and report trends to plant leadership.

? Coordinate scrap sales and ensure proper documentation and revenue tracking.

? Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and increase yield.

? Measure and report material utilization rates.

Accountability & Leadership

? Hold production employees accountable for proper material handling and usage.

? Train team members on inventory processes and batch compliance.

? Establish clear expectations around metal control procedures.

? Partner with supervisors to address repeated material handling errors.

? Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and efficiency.

Reporting & Metrics

? Provide weekly and monthly reports on:

? Inventory accuracy

? Scrap percentage

? Rework frequency

? Material utilization

? Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

? Support plant audits and operational reviews.

Education and/or Work Ecperience Requirements:

? 3+ years of experience in manufacturing inventory, metal fabrication, or materials management.

? Strong understanding of batch tracking and material traceability.

? Experience managing scrap sales and material utilization preferred.

? Proven ability to hold employees accountable in a production environment.

? Strong organizational and analytical skills.

? Proficiency in ERP or inventory management systems.

? Ability to work cross-functionally with production, purchasing, and leadership teams.

Additional Qualifications:

? Embraces and promotes CDI values – FAST, FUN, EASY, COMMUNITY, GROWTH

? High attention to detail

? Process-driven mindset

? Strong leadership and communication skills

? Problem-solving and root cause analysis

? Data tracking and reporting capability

? Results-oriented and cost-conscious

? Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion