Senior Materials Coordinator
OpTech - Plaquemine, LA
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Senior Materials Coordinator Plaquemine, LA Site Address (Interview & Reporting Location): 21255 Highway 1, Building 3301, Plaquemine, LA 70764 Role Summary This Senior Materials Coordinator will support construction organization by managing the receipt, handling, and coordination of all materials flowing into Warehouse 8503. This includes capital and expense project materials such as piping, valves, vessels, and other critical equipment required to safely and efficiently operate the plant. The role operates very independently, serving as the primary onsite coordinator for vendors, internal warehouses, and contractors receiving material. Schedule Shift: 4x10s (Monday-Thursday) Typical hours: ~5:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible between 5:30-6:30 AM start) Immediate start desired Day-to-day Responsibilities Receive and coordinate delivery of construction materials (piping, valves, vessels, equipment, etc.). Communicate with vendors and the larger Dow warehouse 2 miles away regarding incoming material. Manage safe offloading and staging of materials. Maintain documentation and goods receiving records. Use SAP and Excel-based tools for receiving, logging, and tracking materials. Schedule and interact with contractors arriving to pick up materials. Prioritize daily tasks independently with minimal supervision. Operate a forklift (Dow will provide certification after hire). Serve as the primary liaison to construction managers and other project stakeholders. Primary Internal/External Contacts Dow construction manager assigned to Warehouse 8503 Vendors delivering materials Dows main warehouse operations team Construction managers, engineers, project managers Contractors picking up materials Must-have Skills & Qualifications Strong materials coordination or warehouse experience (industrial experience preferred). Experience managing high-volume material flow, especially during turnarounds. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel required). Comfortable with documentation and goods receipt processes. Experience with SAP strongly preferred. Professional communication skills; ability to interface with leaders, contractors, and stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a leadership capacity when interacting with contractors. Ability to follow direction from project/engineering leadership when required. Forklift operation ability (or willingness to become certified). Soft Skills Needed Professional demeanor Strong communication and interpersonal skills Responsible and dependable Ability to lead and also follow depending on the situation Ability to handle a fastpaced, hightraffic environment
Created: 2026-03-05