Lead Materials Technician

Job Overview

The Lead Materials Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing materials handling, inventory control, and logistics support for Primoris Energy Services projects in Sherman, Texas, ensuring efficient and accurate material flow to support construction activities.

Job Responsibilities:**

• Lead and supervise a team of materials technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Manage all aspects of material receiving, inspection, storage, and issuance according to company procedures and project schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using material management systems and conduct regular physical inventories to reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure timely delivery and availability of required materials.
• Operate and maintain various material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures related to materials handling and warehouse operations.
• Prepare and process shipping and receiving documentation, including packing lists, bills of lading, and material transfer forms.
• Identify and report damaged or defective materials and assist in the resolution of material-related issues.
• Optimize warehouse layout and storage solutions to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
• Assist in the development and implementation of material control strategies and best practices.

Job Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical certification in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials management, warehousing, or inventory control, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven experience operating forklifts and other heavy material handling equipment, with valid certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and material management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and material specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with material handling.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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