Inventory Technician

This position reports to the Warehouse Manager. Responsible for performing various duties which include researching, analyzing, and correcting inventory discrepancies; generating reports, cycle counting, residuals, and other inventory control related functions.  Responsible for the direction of inventory department WH2/3 employees.  Additional duties include maintaining workflow, supporting other departments as necessary, understanding of all inventory functions, and training new hires. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Maintaining accurate records.  

• Submit reports in a timely manner. 

• Cycle count all locations (Reserve, Case Pick, and Active).  Research errors for trends and corrective action.    

• Prioritize and create cycle count tasks.   

• Ability to understand and follow system designated direction by RF to ensure accurate selection and movement of product. 

• Ability to give direction and follow-up to ensure assignments are complete. 

• Accurately and consistently review all compliance guidelines as indicated by the system 

• Direct workforce during the shift. 

• Ensure all personnel are following Inventory SOP’s. 

• Motivate and keep employees focused as well as monitor employee’s timely return from break and lunch. 

• Accurately document all variances on cycle counts, cases in 10 and 15 status, and mixed location.   

• Ensure SOP’s are accurate and up to date. 

• Complete system transactions for shipping loads. 

• Investigate high scrap rates for workorders. 

• Close and actualize all workorders. 

• Reconcile rework activities. 

• Assist with month end closing by researching and clearing negative balances. 

• Provide Warehouse Manager with feedback for employee performance reviews. 

• Maintain working relationships with planners, deployment, traffic, and other corporate partners. 

• Maintain appropriate inventory of Pallets and order when necessary. 

• Any other duties as may be assigned. 

Requirements 

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules including safe operation of equipment. 

• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC. 

• Attend and participate in operational meetings as required. 

• Maintain business confidentiality relative to picking, promotions, distribution methods, inventory, customer lists and financial reports. 

• Ability to read, count, write, and perform simple math calculations 

• Responsible for the careful handling of all products, avoiding damage of any type. 

• Ability to learn technical material to accomplish necessary objectives. 

• Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. 

• While performing duties of this job, employee will regularly stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and get on and off equipment repeatedly throughout the shift. 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma / GED 

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a warehouse environment. 

• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency 

• Willingness to become certified in the operation of various types of warehouse equipment, including a forklift 

• Good oral and written communication skills; bi-lingual preferred. 

• Available to work OT, various shifts, weekends, and holidays. 

• Ability to become certified in Hazardous Material handling 

• Able to work with, create, and change SOPs for process and quality improvements 

• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems 

• Ability to work as part of a team 

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