Inventory Clerk

Company Description ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities. Brief Description Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission‑critical customers. We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape. Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Inventory Clerk for our Laurel, MD facility who will receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and other items from the stockroom. They will assist the Inventory Specialist with keeping records and compiling stock reports. The Inventory Clerk will assist in compiling and maintaining material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas. Essential Functions Pulling, counting, and issuing components to work orders for production. Performing daily cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy. Daily stocking/put away transactions for materials. Processing and completion of work orders into the stockroom locations. Developing and maintaining stockroom cleanliness. Gathering information to support slow moving inventory reductions. Assisting in annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation. Assisting with parts going out for outside processing such as chromate, anodize, brazing, etc. Assisting with preparing cycle count data for distribution. Assisting with expediting material through internal operations (from MS, to Iridite, to Paint). Pulling parts/materials for work orders and placing them in designated locations. Adjust inventory and pull sheet counts. Update pick tickets. Maintain “Sign Out” log for those parts/materials that are not on work order pull sheets. Upon completion of sheet, submit to Production Manager for inventory follow up. Help shipping and receiving when needed. Work with production to address any shortages or damaged parts. Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications Adaptability – adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities. Communication – ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner. Job Knowledge – understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current. Technical Skill – possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively. Dependability – meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record. Quality – strives to eliminate errors; accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products. Ethics – honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality. Initiative / Take Ownership – takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through. Customer Focus – understands and can meet the needs in a customer‑centric (internal and external) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers. Experience and Skills 1+ year of experience. Experienced in the use of MS Windows based computers, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access data‑entry). Experience with Costpoint, or similar production planning database software is a plus. Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level. Ability to walk up rolling warehouse ladders while lifting to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods. Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required. Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr