Lead Inventory Associate

Outstanding manufacturing company seeks Lead Material Handler to be responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials within or near plant, warehouse, storage facility or worksite. Work with the team to improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible and accountable for work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be Load, unload and move materials within or near plant, warehouse, storage facility or worksite

Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs

May perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures

Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals

Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales Department

Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels

May monitor manufacturing order kitting schedule and update kitting tracker as necessary, ensuring kits are pulled according to schedule and delivered to production on time

Ensure movement of product from production through packaging to shipping

Perform materials analysis and maintains records as required in support of cycle counting operations and performance measurement

Responsible for overseeing the proper opening of containers using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools

Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand

Convey materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas to include the manufacturing floor by use of hand truck

Count, weigh, and record materials moved or handled in an ERP system

Attach tags or label to materials or otherwise marks information

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED + 5 years production warehouse experience

CostPoint MRP experience preferred

Experience with Karex VLM machines and power pick software preferred

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts

Proficient with MS Office

Basic computer and data entry knowledge

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or provide relocation assistance