Job Title: Material Coordinator
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Warehouse                                           
Location: Ellendale, ND
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for receiving, verifying, organizing, and distributing materials to support daily production operations. This role ensures all incoming materials match purchase order requirements, maintains accurate inventory within the ERP system, and upholds material traceability standards when required. The Materials Coordinator plays a key role in warehouse organization, material flow, and supporting production scheduling through effective staging and kitting. Safe operation of forklifts and adherence to all safety protocols are essential.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders.
• Label, store, and track materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP or inventory management systems.
• Identify and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies promptly.
• Follow FIFO and proper material handling best practices.
• Support QA/QC efforts by ensuring material traceability when required.
• Safely operate forklifts and related material handling equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

Minimum Qualifications 

Required:

• Ability to follow FIFO and proper material handling best practices.
• Experience supporting QA/QC processes, including maintaining material traceability when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Commitment to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and maintaining clean/organized work areas.
• Participation in safety meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong attention to detail when receiving, verifying, and tracking materials.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records using ERP or inventory systems.
• Ability to identify and escalate material shortages, damages, or discrepancies.

Preferred:

• Experience staging material kits for production according to schedule and priority.
• Prior experience in warehouse, logistics, or materials coordination roles.
• Familiarity with construction, prefab, or industrial materials environments.
• Forklift and OSHA10 certification strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment:

• Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights).
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time monthly for required tasks.
• Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following: Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of two miles per day, and standing.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you are ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer