Materials Coordinator I (2nd shift)

At Zygo, your skills and attention to detail will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies.
As a Material Coordinator 2nd Shift, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate receipt, storage, movement, issuance, and shipment of materials supporting manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are processed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with company quality standards and ISO procedures.
You will collaborate with production, procurement, quality, shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow while maintaining accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
Key Responsibilities
Pull production orders and issue raw materials to manufacturing work cells in support of production schedules.
Create and replenish production kits to support manufacturing operations and improve workflow efficiency.
Perform inventory transactions, material issues, receipts, transfers, and adjustments within the ERP system (NAV).
Maintain inventory accuracy through daily, weekly, and monthly cycle count activities.
Process material returns, scrap transactions, subcontract work orders, and supplier returns.
Coordinate outgoing material shipments and ensure required shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
Support receiving operations by verifying purchased material against purchase orders, packing slips, and system requirements.
Transport and distribute materials throughout the facility while ensuring proper handling and storage practices.
Replenish stock locations and production warehouses from central inventory locations.
Maintain accurate records for inventory movements, shipments, receipts, and material transactions.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain organized, clean, and safe stockroom, warehouse, and work areas.
Collaborate with internal customers to meet production requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all safety, quality, ISO, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in stockroom, warehouse, inventory control, material handling, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing support environment preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar inventory management systems.
Ability to accurately perform inventory transactions and maintain detailed records.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, procedures, shipping documents, and inventory records.
Basic computer proficiency with data entry, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to perform inventory calculations.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing production requirements.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, accuracy, and customer service.
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.