Materials Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Warehouse & Distribution
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SKILLS

Forklift Operation Material Handling Equipment Inventory Management Shipping and Receiving Documentation and Reporting Safety Compliance Industrial Warehousing Basic Mathematics

FULL DESCRIPTION

Materials Specialist - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a Materials Specialist on a 6-month contract in Aberdeen. This is a full-time, temporary role based on-site.

Job Details

  • Location: Aberdeen
  • Type: Temporary, Full-time
  • Industry: Supply Chain & Contracts

Role

The Material Specialist plays a key role in supporting warehouse operations, ensuring the accurate movement, storage, and documentation of materials used in company operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a valid forklift certification and safely operate material-handling equipment.
  • Read and interpret written instructions, work orders, and operational documentation.
  • Prepare clear, intelligible reports related to material movement, inventory, and daily activities.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of plant layout, including storage locations for raw materials and finished products.
  • Process and manage shipping and receiving documentation accurately and efficiently, following company procedures.
  • Comply with all plant safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Perform basic mathematical calculations required for inventory accuracy and material transactions.
  • Support overall warehouse efficiency through safe handling, organization, and timely processing of materials.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of all on the job training requirements for Material Specialist I and Material Specialist II, per the training matrix.
  • Minimum 2+ years of industrial warehousing experience or demonstrated equivalent competency.
  • Ability to maintain all required certifications.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear written documentation.
  • Working knowledge of inventory processes, material flow, and warehouse documentation.

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