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Material Specialist
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a <strong>Material Specialist </strong>for a first-shift opportunity in Waterloo, IA. This role supports production and service operations by ensuring materials are scheduled, expedited, and accurately tracked across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and able to split time between administrative work and the shop floor.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Schedule</u></strong></p><p>1st shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM</p><p>Overtime: May include extended weekday hours or weekends as needed </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Schedule production and service parts to support manufacturing operations</li><li>Expedite production and purchased parts to meet demand</li><li>Coordinate required materials with internal departments</li><li>Communicate and support the implementation of engineering and material changes</li><li>Assist production leadership with manpower planning activities</li><li>Support inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting</li><li>Perform general administrative duties as needed to support departmental operations</li></ul><p><strong><u>Additional Information: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Metatarsal protection required on the first day</li><li>Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop floor environment</li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong></p><p>Education: </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field highly preferred</li><li>Open to recent graduates</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Manufacturing experience is a plus</li><li>Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li></ul>
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  • Waterloo, IA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a <strong>Material Specialist </strong>for a first-shift opportunity in Waterloo, IA. This role supports production and service operations by ensuring materials are scheduled, expedited, and accurately tracked across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and able to split time between administrative work and the shop floor.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Schedule</u></strong></p><p>1st shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM</p><p>Overtime: May include extended weekday hours or weekends as needed </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Schedule production and service parts to support manufacturing operations</li><li>Expedite production and purchased parts to meet demand</li><li>Coordinate required materials with internal departments</li><li>Communicate and support the implementation of engineering and material changes</li><li>Assist production leadership with manpower planning activities</li><li>Support inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting</li><li>Perform general administrative duties as needed to support departmental operations</li></ul><p><strong><u>Additional Information: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Metatarsal protection required on the first day</li><li>Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop floor environment</li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-13T22:08:39Z

Material Specialist Job in Waterloo, IA | Robert Half