Materials Control Specialist

The Materials Control Specialist supports efficient plant operations by managing the flow of incoming and outgoing materials and shipments. This role ensures accurate receipt, routing, and inventory control of materials while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality processes. The specialist works closely with purchasing, accounting, and production teams to keep materials moving smoothly and data accurately recorded in the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Receive all purchased items into the ERP system and ensure timely and accurate processing for payment.
• Route incoming items to the appropriate individuals, departments, or stock locations based on operational needs.
• Inspect incoming shipments and report any damages or discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement, and record-keeping purposes.
• Count, weigh, or measure items in incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, packing slips, sales orders, or other records.
• Coordinate the monthly inventory process, ensuring the accuracy of inventory counts and the timely data entry of all inventory or job-to-job transfers.
• Accurately record all shipping and receiving data in the ERP system and related documentation.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of all packing materials and consumables, and coordinate with purchasing to order materials to support continuous plant operations.
• Assist with shipping and receiving functions, including serving as backup for the Shipping/Receiving Clerk when needed.
• Follow all established safety procedures and contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

• At least 2+ years of experience in materials or inventory coordination.
• Hands-on experience working with an ERP system for inventory, purchasing, or shipping and receiving processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interpret and present data to plan and resolve both proactive and reactive operational challenges.
• Capability to propose practical solutions and take appropriate action to address issues.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory records and shipment documentation.

• Experience with JobBoss or similar manufacturing-focused ERP systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with purchasing, accounting, and production teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

This position is based in a manufacturing environment that includes both office space and production floor areas. The role requires regular movement between the office and the production floor to support shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with voluntary overtime available at times. The company provides shirts, and the dress code allows jeans or work pants suitable for a production setting. The environment emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration to ensure that materials and information flow efficiently throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.