1st Shift Inventory Associate

Inventory Associate

The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records in a Warehouse Management System in a manufacturing environment. This role involves tracking and organizing inventory, conducting regular audits, and ensuring that materials, parts, and products are accurately recorded and stored. The Inventory Associate plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing process by ensuring that necessary items are available and accounted for, contributing to efficient production operations. Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm; OT will be required during peak season (team currently on 5am-3:30pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the receiving of shipments, verifying that the correct items and quantities have been delivered.
• Use SAP reports to pull materials and shells for production.
• Properly label and store materials in designated areas, following organizational procedures.
• Use Production Plan spreadsheet and workorders to pull material shells for production.
• Prepare and distribute materials, parts, or products to production lines as needed, ensuring that the correct items are delivered in a timely manner to support manufacturing schedules.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Work closely with production and shipping departments to coordinate inventory needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Support other production and warehouse functions as needed.
• Other duties as requested, including general housekeeping of plant/warehouse.

Qualifications

• Prior inventory experience required. Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.
• Proficient in basic math, counting and basic math equations.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills; interaction with a variety of skill and experience levels within the organization.
• Comfortable looking up information in various databases (training provided).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to complete tasks accurately as assigned with a sense of urgency.
• Prior forklift operator experience preferred OR must be willing to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
• Self-motivated and work individually or as a team.
• Attention to detail is a MUST!!

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours continually, over an 8-hour shift, with 215-minute breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with WMS Programs.
• Prior work in a plant or manufacturing setting

Position Information

• This position pays $16.25 per hour depending on experience

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Paid parental leave