Materials Coordinator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Plaquemine, LA (Job ID 10143743)

Description

Role Summary
The Senior Materials Coordinator will support the plant's construction organization by managing the receipt, handling, and coordination of all materials entering Warehouse 8503. This includes both capital and expense project materials such as piping, valves, vessels, and other critical equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
This role operates independently, serving as the primary on-site coordinator for vendors, internal warehouses, and contractors receiving materials.

Schedule

• Shift: 4x10s (Monday–Thursday)
• Typical hours: Approximately 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM (flexible start between 5:30–6:30 AM)
• Immediate start desired

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Receive and coordinate delivery of construction materials (e.g., piping, valves, vessels, equipment).
• Communicate with vendors and the plant's main warehouse (located two miles away) regarding incoming materials.
• Manage the safe offloading and staging of materials.
• Maintain accurate documentation and goods-receiving records.
• Utilize SAP and Excel-based tools for receiving, logging, and tracking materials.
• Schedule and interface with contractors picking up materials.
• Independently prioritize daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Operate a forklift (the plant will provide certification after hire).
• Serve as the primary liaison to construction managers and other project stakeholders.

Primary Internal/External Contacts

• The plant's construction manager assigned to Warehouse 8503
• Vendors delivering materials
• The plant's main warehouse operations team
• Construction managers, engineers, project managers
• Contractors picking up materials

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong materials coordination or warehouse experience (industrial experience preferred)
• Experience managing high-volume material flow, particularly during turnarounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel required)
• Comfort with documentation and goods-receipt processes
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred
• Professional communication skills and ability to interface with leaders, contractors, and stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and provide leadership when interacting with contractors
• Ability to follow direction from project or engineering leadership as required
• Forklift operation ability (or willingness to become certified)

Soft Skills Needed

• Professional demeanor
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and dependable
• Capable of both leading and following as appropriate
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-traffic environment

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

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About Kelly

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