INVENTORY TECHNICIAN

Job Posting

The right materials in the right place at the right time can make all the difference. At KENT WORLDWIDE, we're looking for a detail-oriented team member to support inventory accuracy, material movement, and daily plant operations. You'll play an important role in keeping our operation running smoothly while providing outstanding service to employees, vendors, and contractors. If you're ready to grow your career with a company that values continuous learning, teamwork, and doing things the right way, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, store, and distribute materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and stockroom documentation.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper receipt processing, stock withdrawals, cycle counting, record keeping, and inventory control procedures.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, discrepancies, or quality concerns and coordinate appropriate resolution and documentation.
• Manage stock rotation and coordinate the handling, return, transfer, and disposal of surplus, obsolete, or damaged materials.
• Coordinate freight activities and support the safe movement of materials and equipment throughout the facility.
• Process and organize stockroom materials, including packing, labeling, pricing, shelving, and preparing items for use across the plant.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe storeroom environment through routine housekeeping and adherence to safety standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following established policies and procedures, identifying potential hazards, and supporting a culture of safe work practices.

Education, Experience, and/or Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, recordkeeping, or a related warehouse environment with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, bookkeeping practices, stockroom operations, and data entry systems, with strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment; valid driver's license required and ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, and communication skills, with proficiency using common office equipment and inventory-related technology.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds while working safely and following established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, recognizing it as a core company value, by promoting safe work practices, maintaining an organized work environment, and contributing to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

Travel

• 5% - other locations within Muscatine, if needed

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