Associate Cycle Counter - 1st Shift - $20.75/hr.

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an Associate Cycle Counter for the Portage, MI facility. This onsite role supports inventory control through regular cycle counts and discrepancy investigations, ensuring ERP records match physical stock. The technician will collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Assembly teams to drive accuracy and improvements.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm with overtime as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, and experience in inventory or manufacturing is

Qualifications

• Inventory experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory counts across multiple plant areas to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve variances between physical and system inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system and use system tools to research and track inventory issues.
• Compile and review purchase orders, inventory records, and related documentation to support inventory management.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, organization, and traceability of inventory throughout the facility.
• Assist with ECO part exchanges and ensure damaged or defective materials are handled according to procedures.
• Prepare inventory reports and provide updates on shortages, discrepancies, and investigations during Tier 1 meetings.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, Assembly, Fabrication, and other teams to support inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory Experience

Manufacturing Experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Associate Cycle Counter - 1st Shift - $20.75/hr.Apply: Portage, Michigan: Full time: Posted Today: R576136Work Flexibility: Onsite**Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm, OT as needed by the business** **What You’ll Do*** Perform cycle counts and physical inventory counts across multiple plant areas to maintain inventory accuracy.* Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve variances between physical and system inventory.* Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system and use system tools to research and track inventory issues.* Compile and review purchase orders, inventory records, and related documentation to support inventory management.* Ensure proper storage, labeling, organization, and traceability of inventory throughout the facility.* Assist with Engineering Change Order (ECO) part exchanges and ensure damaged or defective materials are handled according to procedures.* Prepare inventory reports and provide updates on shortages, discrepancies, and investigations during Tier 1 meetings.* Collaborate with Materials, Quality, Assembly, Fabrication, and other teams to support inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.**What You Need:**Preferred Qualifications:* Inventory Experience* Manufacturing Experience* High School Diploma/GED $20.75/hr. plus bonus eligible and benefits.Travel Percentage: 0%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.