Material Control Technician

Job Summary: The Material Control Technician is responsible for maintaining efficient flow of both incoming and outgoing inventory and materials in the warehouse at the Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Essential Responsibilities: 

Receives, inspects, catalogs, stores, physically handles, protects and distributes inventory and materialsStocks materials received in accordance with the inventory management system.

Stocks materials received in accordance with the inventory management system.

Issues over-the-counter materials and supplies based on approved requisition forms.

Operates equipment to move and unload materials. Trains other employees on how to safely and properly use forklifts and related equipment.

Performs data entry to document materials in inventory systems.

Assists tenants with freight received.

Receives and dispenses dangerous items such as acids, prescription drugs, firearms, ammunition and explosives.

Works with Finance and Purchasing to resolve invoice or purchase order issues.

Maintains and controls tools required by the Maintenance Department.

Assists in annual inventory of accountable material.

Provides shipping for internal customers and contractors.

Assembles materials based upon approved work orders.

Maintains regular and on-time attendance.

Follows all safety regulations.

Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Inventory Systems: Knowledge of the principles and practices of materials control and inventory systems.

Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.

Technology Awareness: Knowledge of trends and advances in technology.

Attention to Detail: Keen eye for attention to detail is critical for this role.

Data Entry and Retrieval: Skill in quickly and accurately entering data into and retrieving data from computer applications.

Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.

Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.

Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.

Office Equipment: Skill in using standard office equipment such as telephones, copy machines, scanners, multi-functional printers, and fax machines.

Computer Use: skilled in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.

Creative Problem Solving: Skill in conceptualizing and developing imaginative, workable solutions to problems.

Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Goal Orientation: Focuses on meeting goals and achieving positive results.

Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.

Stability: Maintains emotional and mental stability in challenging situations.

Flexibility: Adapts to a changing work environment, including organizational needs and pace of work.

Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Required: 

High School Diploma.

Less than two years of warehouse inventory and forklift experience.

Preferred: 

Associate's degree or some college in a related field.

Valid Class D driver's license. 

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.