Inventory Specialist

Description ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint. At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity. We are ERock! Role Overview: We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful professional to help the shipping, receiving, and inventory responsibilities to support the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Procurement groups with inventory coordination, shipping, receiving, and other responsibilities to allow safe and efficient inventory operations. This role will help warehouse / inventory operations while creating a safe environment, maintaining quality and minimizing unnecessary costs. This role also requires approximately 85% travel to remote warehouses for inventory actions, and physical counting. Key Responsibilities: Helping all shipping/receiving operations and guarantee inventory integrity through enforcement of inventory management policies. Helping mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment. Receiving and count stock items, arrange dispatching of parts and record data manually or using a computer keeping an up-to-date Inventory count and maintains critical spares inventory at or above minimum allowed quantity. Learning to run inventory reports by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. Storing items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Checking parts received. Communicating with shop inventory person to rectify problems, such as damage, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications. Packing and unpacking items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards. Examining contents and comparing them with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments. Learning to prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials to domestic locations as needed. Helping record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes. Cleaning and maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Working with the safety department to report, repair and replace broken tools. Being responsible for the safe shipping/loading and receiving/unloading of all items utilizing equipment that are manual, motorized, or other in nature. Operating forklift for uploading and offloading parts. Operating the crane and rigging as needed. Interfacing with technicians and other team members that request parts and make sure that they have the appropriate authorization prior to releasing. Effectively communicating with others and can work both independently and on a team in a dynamic environment. Completing and perform necessary certification (and recertification if necessary) training to utilize equipment as required to perform job function. Being responsible for daily/weekly cleaning of the shop and work area. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Basic (Required) Qualifications: 4+ years' experience in Warehouse Coordination / Inventory control. Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Crane Operator / Rigging experience a plus Forklift operator experience. Knowledge of Security / Safety operations and procedures. Capable of immediately responding to emergencies to provide necessary assistance. Effective written and oral communications. Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives with minimum direct supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and complete tasks as needed. Work with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point. Ability to multitask. Must maintain a valid state issued driver's license. Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and to use standard warehouse equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Frequent standing, walking, and extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. This position requires operating a company vehicle. Candidates must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record. A pre-employment MVR check is required, and the employee must remain insurable under the company's liability insurance policy to continue employment. Physical Qualifications: This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces or at heights, and operate in varied environmental conditions. The position may involve extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting, as well as potential exposure to loud noises, heat, outdoor elements, or other occupational hazards. Some work may occur in industrial environments where strict safety protocols must be followed. Machines & Equipment: Forklift Cranes Banding machines Hand tools Computer Preferred Qualifications: Have experience with Lean/Operational Excellence standards and practices (i.e. 5S, Kaizen, etc.) Have Crane Operator / Rigging experience Have knowledge of/ experience using inventory management systems Have knowledge of/experience using financial/accounting system. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Wellness Programs and Incentives 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time Paid Holidays This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor based on business needs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.” #J-18808-Ljbffr