Inventory Specialist

Job Description POSITION SUMMARYThe Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for computer data entry which is required for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Clerk is responsible for assisting the supervisor/manager in ensuring the facility is in compliance with quality standards.Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain accurate warehouse inventoryDirect customer interface to answer questions and resolve issuesReturn material coming from customer to factoryFunction autonomously, reporting progress and issues to supervisor/managementFollow company policies, guidelines, and proceduresMaintain appropriate records and reports to ensure inventory control and security. Conduct physical inventory as required. Assist in conduct daily / monthly "in-house" cycle count when required, support shipping / receiving in locating missing items throughout facility.Perform safety audits per operation requirements. Report and correct any unsafe operationsParticipate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required. Assist supervision as needed.Use PC skills for e-mail and generating reports as required.Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; to identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system; to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels; to verify the implementation of solutions.Review/investigate issues with inbound and/or outbound functions including unloading, checking, orderly stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading. Ship material to the factory upon client requests inventory. Notify management when procedures require updates.Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Perform housekeeping audits per operation requirements.OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific)Assist leadership as needed.Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation. Participate in established cross training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple departments and be able to assist as a backup associate when the need may rise.Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntaryPerforms other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or ExperienceMust have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate#3102LI