Time Type : Full Time
Full Time
The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for operating MHEs for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting.
Computer data entry is required for receipts, shipments and inventory maintenance. The Inventory Associate is responsible for assisting the supervisor / manager in ensuring the facility is in compliance with quality standards.
As part of the DSV team, 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
- Direct customer interface to answer questions and resolve issues
- Return material coming from customer to factory
- Transfer material to the appropriate area
- Relocate material to keep and maintain inventory range and locations
- Safe use of all equipment
- Function autonomously, reporting progress and issues to supervisor / management
- Follow company policies, guidelines and procedures
- Maintain 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 operations
- Participate 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
- Performs other duties as required
- Assist supervision / management 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 areas / departments and be able to assist as a backup associate when the need may rise.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N / A
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and / or Experience
Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 6 months experience working in a logistics / distribution / relevant environment. Able to operate MHE
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Computer Skills
- Basic computer skills
- RF Scanners
- WMS functions
Language Skills
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Mathematical Skills
Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
Other
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
- Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-pace work environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years’ experience working in an inventory department
- 1-3 years forklift experience.
- Current or prior MHE certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his / her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs while following proper lifting procedures. Must be able to stand on feet for up to 8 hours per day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.