Material Coordinator

4/10/2026

The Material Coordinator is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, verifying shipments against documentation, and managing material flow within the manufacturing plant. They also handle scheduling for daily shipments and maintain the organization of material control racks.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. The company manufactures advanced lighting, graphics and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, help create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. LSI also provides comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts. The company employs approximately 2,000 people at 19 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.

About the Role

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

LSI’s heritage spans more than 40 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to grow. Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. We manufacture commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions.

We are looking for a Material Coordinator to support our Graphics team in Akron, Ohio. The LSI Industries location in Akron, OH is the hub for the Printed Retail Graphics & Décor, Digital Solutions, and Adapt Program Implementation businesses. These businesses provide turnkey product and service solutions to the Grocery, Quick Serve Restaurant, Retail Petroleum & Convenience Store and Pharmacy vertical markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load or un-load trucks when they arrive
Verify the handling units that are shipping or receiving match the BOL or delivery receipt
Verify the product quantity received matches the packing slip
Receive the purchase order into JDE
Move materials from Receiving Dock to Material Control
Material Control pulls material according to the Manufacturing work order
Material Control facilitates material to all departments in the plant
Keep Material Control racks neatly organized
Tow Motor experience required
Schedule trucks for daily shipments
Create the necessary BOL’s for daily shipments
Speak with truck drivers/dispatchers on the phone
Must be able to become proficient with our ERP system - JDE

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Material handlingLoading and unloadingInventory managementTow motor operationShipping and receivingERP system proficiencyJDELogistics coordinationCommunicationOrganization