Inventory Warehouse Specialist

1st Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY: Responsible for shipping/receiving and warehouse functions. Will also be responsible for assigned enhanced quality checks on inbound & outbound shipments. The position will utilize our IQMS (ERP) system extensively and will be proficient with carrier website and scheduling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with product carton markings.

• Receive purchased items into the warehouse and logged in IQMS. Coordinates activities required to verify and keep records on incoming shipments.

• Coordinates inbound receiving activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Load and unload incoming truck lines.

• Check items to be shipped against sales or work orders to ascertain quantities, destinations, documentation and routing are correct.

• Coordinate outbound shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.

• Load outbound freight and unload inbound materials into appropriate warehouse location.

• Coordinates inventory locations with production operators and verifies proper stock rotation.

• Deliver materials to production when needed and incoming small packages to appropriate department.

• Cross train team members in shipping, receiving, and warehouse procedures.

• Inspects shipments for damages, notifies purchaser.

• Directs movement of incoming shipments from receiving platform to warehouse and work areas. Sorts and puts away received goods in proper areas.

• Palletize pallets securely with shrink-wrap machine and bands to ensure safe traveling.

• Maintain warehouse (inside and outside) and dock areas in neat and orderly manner.

• Clean out excess cardboard, strapping and pallets daily. Areas inside and out must be kept swept, trash picked up and unnecessary pallets put away.

• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel.

• Support ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, Continuous Improvement efforts and utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles.

• Receive returns (RMA’s) in the database and run reports for each return for evaluation.

• Keep current with all aspects of shipping vendors’ software on computer, which includes email notifications, international paperwork.

• Perform incoming material inspections and checks when required

• Perform outgoing product enhanced quality checks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to use a forklift and hand truck.

• Can involve lifting up to 100 lbs.

• Interpersonal skills, team working skills and good communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School equivalency, 2-4-year Technical degree or BA degree preferred.

• Five+ years experience in inventory control, warehouse, receiving and/or shipping preferred.