Inventory Control Specialist

Imagine What's Possible

At Pacific Rubber & Packing, every product we ship begins with having the right material in the right place at the right time. Behind every successful customer order, production run, and shipment is a team that keeps operations moving with precision.

As an Inventory Control Specialist, you'll play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring our teams have the materials they need to deliver for our customers. You'll combine analytical thinking with hands-on execution, partnering across Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to help keep our business running efficiently.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of inventory accuracy, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

What You'll Do

You'll be entrusted with maintaining the integrity of our inventory and supporting the flow of materials throughout our operation by:

• Managing inventory transactions and maintaining accurate records within our ERP system.
• Monitoring inventory levels through cycle counts, audits, and ongoing inventory verification.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies to ensure system and physical inventory alignment.
• Organizing inventory locations to improve accuracy, accessibility, and warehouse efficiency.
• Pulling and staging materials for customer orders and production work orders.
• Partnering with Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to communicate inventory status, shortages, and replenishment needs.
• Supporting production schedules by helping ensure materials are available when and where they are needed.
• Identifying opportunities to improve inventory control processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Contributing to a culture of quality, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

What Makes You Successful

You're detail-oriented, highly organized, and take pride in getting things right. You understand that inventory accuracy drives customer satisfaction and operational success.

You bring:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic mathematical skills and confidence working with inventory data.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or a related field.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Ability to learn new systems and technology while maintaining accurate inventory records and transactions.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Why This Role Matters

Inventory accuracy is more than counting parts. It impacts customer satisfaction, production efficiency, on-time delivery, and the overall success of the business. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner across the organization, helping ensure the materials that power our products are available when they're needed most.

Your work will directly influence operational excellence and customer success every day.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift 25+ lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and work within a warehouse environment
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift

What We Offer

• This role offers competitive annual compensation aligned with experience and scope, including base salary typically ranging from $26.00 to $29.00 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9 paid holidays plus paid time off
• Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, full?time employment in a safety?focused, process?driven environment
• Relevant industry backgrounds may include advanced manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, data center infrastructure, medical devices, pharma/biopharma equipment, or life sciences instrumentation.

This position is at ? will, meaning either you or Pacific Rubber & Packing may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Pacific Rubber & Packing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, California, or Oregon law. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the ADA, FEHA, and Oregon law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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