Location: Faribault, MN
Category: Warehouse / Light Industrial
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 02/26/2026
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Material Coordinator to oversee material flow and support production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for material coordination in the assigned area, ensuring accurate, timely movement of materials while guiding and supporting a team of material handlers. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and can effectively manage multiple priorities to maintain efficient workflow and high process standards.
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Material Coordinator to oversee material flow and support production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for material coordination in the assigned area, ensuring accurate, timely movement of materials while guiding and supporting a team of material handlers. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and can effectively manage multiple priorities to maintain efficient workflow and high process standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for material coordination within the assigned area.
- Support, guide, and organize material handlers to meet daily production and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and cross-functional teams to prioritize material movement.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of materials for production, staging, and shipping.
- Maintain accurate material transactions and workflow updates within ERP systems.
- Read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, job travelers, and pick lists to coordinate workflow.
- Uphold and reinforce process standards, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain organized, clean, and properly stocked warehouse and staging areas.
- Adhere to all safety standards and PPE requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in material coordination within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and support material handling teams.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Epicor and Elliott for material transactions.
- Experience operating material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, carts).
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to read and interpret production documentation and system-generated assignments.
- Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory flow, and international shipping logistics.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail with solid math skills for interpreting process sheets and tally documents.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform frequent physical activity including standing, bending, and reaching.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with PPE standards.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift | 5:00am-3:30pm | Monday-Thursday
About Us
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.