Material Handler/Inventory Control

Waukesha, WI

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Description

Description

Summary

Assists Inventory Control, Production and Receiving to maintain a high standard of inventory accuracy by completing assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cycle-counting tasks, by providing employee coaching on standard inventory practices, partnering with material handlers to support Manufacturing and by effectively conducting inter-departmental communications. Supports and is responsive to employees and leadership in cross-functional departments, including; manufacturing floor, shipping/receiving, customer service, engineering, purchasing and sales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Candidates must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Provide an exceptional level of service that supports the delivery of our SPEQ Promise (Speed, Protection, Expertise and Quality) to our employees, partners, and external customers.
Accurately perform daily cycle counts on raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
Research and reconcile any known or discovered discrepancies between cycle counts and reported inventory quantities.
Participate in material handling duties as related to the Shear Production Kitting team.
Build and maintain positive, productive and professional working relationships with all employees as a primary point of contact for all inventory-related inquiries.
Process incoming requests (in-person, telephonic, instant message and email) from engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and other interdependent departments.
Coach and train peer-level employees on proper inventory practices and procedures.
Use forklifts and combi-lifts to stock both raw materials and finished products.
Assist with processing and manually stocking customer and vendor returns, as needed.
Assist employees in locating items in the manufacturing plant.
Assist with various continuous improvement, lean, and 6S projects, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

High School Diploma or Equivalent; plus 1+ years' experience in completing inventory-related and/or cycle-counting duties. Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
1+ year(s) experience in using and operating a forklift or similar stock related equipment is a must.
1+ years' experience working with an ERP System. Experience with the "SAGE" ERP platform a plus.
Strong computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Strong mathematical skills.
Ability to work independently, effectively time-managing and prioritizing one's own workload.
High attention to detail and a consistent history of accuracy in completed work.
Proficient with interpersonal communication, both in written and verbal forms.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Experience in training, coaching, or otherwise influencing the behavior of others, with or without a formal leadership title or experience.

Work Schedule- Mon-Thu 5am-3pm

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50-pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The position is primarily a manufacturing plant floor role, with exposure to regular factory noise. The incumbent occasionally performs work-related travel, less than 5% of the time, and will on occasion be exposed to outdoor conditions when working on-or-around loading docks.

The role has a primary set schedule, depending on the shift; however, some projects and initiatives may require the flexibility to occasionally work on weekends or during alternate-shift hours.

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