Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist 1. Location: Irwin, PA 2. Pay: $20.50-$28.50/hour, depending on experience 3. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM Inventory Specialist We are seeking an experienced Inventory Specialist to manage inventory, material flow, tooling, and production support in a manufacturing environment. The Inventory Specialist will help maintain accurate inventory records, coordinate materials, and ensure production has the materials and tools needed to stay on schedule. Inventory Specialist Responsibilities 1. Pick customer orders, print picklists and sales orders, and meet shipping deadlines 2. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, bin transfers, and ERP/MRP transactions 3. Monitor inventory and communicate discrepancies to management and Cost Accounting 4. Operate forklifts and order-picking equipment as needed 5. Manage material flow for rush orders, rework, castings, finished parts, and scrap 6. Release and issue jobs; track orders and future work orders 7. Support production release, scrap reporting, audits, and inventory management 8. Maintain and manage the Tool Room, including ordering and receiving tooling 9. Coordinate tool repair, replacement, grinding, and resharpening 10. Track consignment inventory and update MRP pricing and quotes 11. Support new product/tool testing and production needs 12. Perform 5S activities and identify opportunities to improve material handling and reduce costs 13. Train Material Coordinators and other employees on assigned tasks 14. Provide backup support to saw and paint work centers 15. Perform other duties as assigned Inventory Specialist Requirements 1. Manufacturing inventory or material-handling experience preferred 2. Strong knowledge of inventory control and material flow 3. ERP/MRP experience preferred 4. Forklift experience preferred 5. Ability to accurately track inventory and maintain detailed records 6. Strong organizational and communication skills 7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team 8. Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check Benefits include: 1. Healthcare: UPMC Medical, United Concordia Dental, Blue Cross Vision 2. Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability 3. Paid Time Off: 9 holidays, 40 hours sick time, 1 week vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks in January annually 4. 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 6% 5. On-the-job training for career growth 6. Affordable insurance options while working through WorkLink Staffing