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Wabtec

Material Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Materials Specialist - Locomotive Maintenance (Amtrak Account) Don't have experience with ... Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment * Experience with inventory ...

Wabtec

Material Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment * Experience with inventory ... Our materials specialists work inside locomotive diesel repair shops located on our customer ...

Wabtec

Material Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Materials Specialist - Locomotive Maintenance (Amtrak Account) Don't have experience with ... Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment * Experience with inventory ...

Kochurtrummer

Material Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

Material Specialist - Navy C4ISR Production Facility: A Material Specialist in a Navy C4ISR ... Audit Readiness & Compliance - Maintain accountability and auditability of Operating Materials ...

Kochur Trummer Corp

Material Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$33.59/hr

Material Specialist - Navy C4ISR Production Facility: A Material Specialist in a Navy C4ISR ... Audit Readiness & Compliance - Maintain accountability and auditability of Operating Materials ...

Kochur Trummer Corp

Material Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$33.59/hr

Material Specialist - Navy C4ISR Production Facility: A Material Specialist in a Navy C4ISR ... Audit Readiness & Compliance - Maintain accountability and auditability of Operating Materials ...

Whisper Carts

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Material Specialist

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$17/hr

The Material Specialist serves as a key liaison between Customer Service and other internal ... updating standard operating procedures for order review and material verification. * Provide ...

COATING PLACE LLC

Material Specialist

Sauk City, WI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Material Specialist **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!** 1st Shift: 7:00am- 3:30pm, Mon - Fri Our Company ... Experience operating material handling equipment (pallet jack, pallet exchanger, drum dollies, etc.

COATING PLACE LLC

Material Specialist

Verona, WI · On-site

Material Specialist **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!** 1st Shift: 8:30am- 5:00pm, Mon - Fri Our Company ... Experience operating material handling equipment (pallet jack, pallet exchanger, drum dollies, etc.

Viasat, Inc.

Material Specialist

Duluth, GA · On-site

$26.68 - $40.14/hr

The Materials Specialist will source inventory reqeusts from Operations, Planning, Test and ... Experience operating powered industrialized trucks (forklifts and reach lifts) * Experience using ...

Viasat, Inc.

Material Specialist

Duluth, GA · On-site

$26.68 - $40.14/hr

The Materials Specialist will source inventory reqeusts from Operations, Planning, Test and ... Experience operating powered industrialized trucks (forklifts and reach lifts) * Experience using ...

CeCity.com

Operating Room Materials Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$42K - $63K/yr

Operating Room Materials Technician What you will be doing: The Operating Room Materials Technician is responsible for the daily management and annual planning of materials used within the operating ...

JLG Industries

Material Specialist

Chambersburg, PA

$19.50 - $22.80/hr

The Materials Specialist I is responsible for supporting both internal and external customers by ... This role also involves operating material handling equipment and assisting with inventory control ...

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How much do operating room material specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room material specialist in the United States is $25.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room material specialist?

Operating Room Material Specialists are healthcare professionals responsible for managing and maintaining the inventory of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in the operating room. They ensure that all necessary materials are properly sterilized, stocked, and readily available for surgical procedures. Their role is crucial in supporting surgeons and nurses, minimizing delays, and maintaining a sterile and organized environment. They also handle ordering, receiving, and tracking inventory to help the operating room function smoothly and efficiently.

How does an operating room material specialist collaborate with surgical and nursing staff to ensure surgical procedures run smoothly?

An Operating Room Material Specialist works closely with both surgical and nursing teams to anticipate supply needs, ensure all instruments and materials are available, and maintain inventory accuracy. They communicate regularly with staff to clarify requirements for upcoming procedures, quickly address last-minute requests, and coordinate the replenishment of specialty items. Their proactive approach helps prevent delays during surgeries and supports a seamless workflow in the operating room.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room material specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Material Specialist, you need strong organizational skills, inventory management experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional certification in sterile processing often preferred. Familiarity with hospital inventory software, supply chain systems, and knowledge of sterilization standards is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the surgical team has timely access to sterile and accurate supplies, directly impacting patient safety and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Operating Room Material Specialist vs Surgical Supply Coordinator?

AspectOperating Room Material SpecialistSurgical Supply Coordinator
CertificationsCPR, OSHA training, inventory managementCPR, OSHA training, inventory management
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, operating roomsHospitals, surgical centers, supply departments
Job FocusManaging surgical supplies, inventory, and sterilizationCoordinating supply orders, tracking inventory, liaising with vendors

The Operating Room Material Specialist and Surgical Supply Coordinator roles share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on surgical supplies and inventory management within healthcare facilities. The Specialist primarily handles the storage, sterilization, and preparation of supplies for surgeries, while the Coordinator focuses on ordering, tracking, and vendor communication. Both roles are essential for efficient surgical operations and often overlap in hospitals and surgical centers.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Material Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,703 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Material Specialist - NSWG4

Virginia Beach, VA

ITMS, Inc.
Business Management Consulting • 11 - 50 employees
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$29 - $31/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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Each Material Specialist duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Driving a government forklift with a range of 2-1/4 tons, 4K, and 6K weight loads. This is for the purposes of ensuring inventory configuration control and staging of materials.
  2. Assisting in maintaining inventory control and replenishment of NSW Craft?s spare parts.
  3. Providing logistics support to Craft Operator Maintenance Support Teams (MST?s) and NSW Craft detachment personnel in requesting and processing stock issues for craft maintenance/repairs.
  4. Assisting in maintaining inventory/configuration control and deployed replenishment of NSW Craft spare parts Detachment Deployment Packages including pre/post-deployment inventory with Craft MST/NSW Craft detachment personnel.
  5. Reviewing stock limits with Inventory Manager to determine adjustment levels. Closely monitoring high-volume critical spares to ensure adequate stock quantities are available during pre-deployment ?surge? periods.
  6. Assisting in conducting material location audits to determine location validity, correcting location discrepancies through data input as required, relocating and consolidating stock material as required. Updates various data records as required to indicate receipt, issue, and inventory adjustment utilizing an automated system.
  7. Communicating unresolved database discrepancies with Inventory Manager.
  8. Inputting customer material requirements, issues stock material based on computer system generated automatic requests. Inputting final issue status to update computer-based inventories.
  9. Assisting with inventory of materials received from various supply sources. This includes validating quantities, stock/part numbers, unit of issue, and other descriptive data shown on invoice/receipt documentation with material received, making draft report to the Supply Officer. Segregating incoming material for various departments with local/deployed detachments.
  10. Packaging and preparing material and documentation for outgoing replenishment shipments to deployed detachments worldwide and for material turn-in to Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO).
  11. Assisting in maintaining official shipping/transfer document files in FY (Fiscal Year) sequence.
  12. Tracks inventory to ensure adequate levels of designated hurricane preparation/response kit material.
  13. Assisting in interfacing with NSWC Panama City to reconcile all outstanding/received material and validate all backordered items. Cross referencing material from Defense Message System (DMS) to system to verify correct receipt of material and update status as necessary.
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Material Specialist Skill Set:

  1. Significant analytical, organizational, coordination, and communication skills to effectively balance and schedule competing priorities.
  2. Shall ensure that readiness requirements and combatant craft detachment logistical issues are met.
  3. Substantial working knowledge of personal computer systems, Microsoft Office software programs and AMHS to prep correspondence, PowerPoint slides, Excel spread sheets, and military message traffic.
  4. Material Specialist shall be able to complete and pass a written and practical examination(s) for a forklift license that will be issued by a U.S. Government Representative post award. Each Personal Property Custodian shall be able to drive a government vehicle up to 2-1/4 tons, 4K, and 6K forklifts.
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Material Specialist Qualifications:

  1. Material Specialist shall have an active Secret Security Clearance.

  2. Material Specialist shall have, at a minimum, five (5) years in supply focused customer service experience to include inventory control and receipt processing within the last 10 years.

  3. Material Specialist shall have two (2) years of experience working with Knowledge of One Touch Support (https://www.onetouch.navy.mil/) online requisition tracking system.

  4. Material Specialist shall have a valid state driver?s license in the state they are working under this contract.

  5. It is desired that the Material Specialist shall have, at a minimum, five (5) years of experience performing the same or substantially similar duties as an active- duty military member or as a civilian Material Specialist working for a U.S. military organization.

Pay Range: $29/hour to $31/hour