Shipping technician vs materials technician

Differences between shipping technician and materials technician duties and responsibilities

Shipping technician example responsibilities.

• Manage an off-site facility by organizing overflow product placement and the logistics of transporting it as needed.
• Train on an RF gun and electronic pallet jack.
• Work in finish goods vault picking orders using first in first out (fifo) and sequential order.
• Perform logistics management operations by inspect incoming property for correct identification, condition and security classifications.
• Move motorcycles and snowmobiles with forklift.

Materials technician example responsibilities.

• Manage ISO documentation for corporate purchasing.
• Perform construction surveying and Geotechnical investigations as required.
• Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
• Lumber, shingles, cement blocks, and etc.
• Ensure sales for everyday needs of lumber, shingles, and many more supplies to customers and contractors.