Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tool crib operations, ensuring tools, equipment, supplies, and materials are available to support production and maintenance activities.
• Issue, receive, and track tooling, gauges, cutting tools, hand tools, personal protective equipment, and maintenance supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using computerized inventory management, ERP, or related systems.
• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to appropriate personnel.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities and specifications, and properly store materials.
• Organize and maintain storage areas to ensure materials can be located and retrieved efficiently.
• Inspect tools and equipment for damage, wear, or other issues and coordinate repairs, replacements, or calibration as needed.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, and other teams to address tooling and material requirements.
• Assist with management of critical spare parts and supplies to help minimize equipment downtime.
• Respond to urgent requests from production and maintenance areas while maintaining appropriate inventory controls.
• Maintain accurate records of tool issuance, returns, repairs, calibration, and inventory transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory organization, availability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance storeroom, tool crib, warehouse, inventory, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Experience with computerized inventory management systems or ERP software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately track inventory and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to prioritize requests and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of industrial tools, equipment, supplies, or maintenance materials preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and other departments.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to learn inventory and business software.
• Ability to safely handle and move materials and supplies.

Other

• This position operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, equipment, industrial processes, materials, chemicals, ergonomic hazards, and powered industrial vehicle traffic.
• The work environment may range from moderate to noisy, and appropriate personal protective equipment may be required depending on the work area and assigned duties.
• The position requires regular standing and walking, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, and using hands to handle tools, materials, and equipment.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.