Cycle Counter

Fellowes Brands; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Nevada is seeking a Cycle Counter to perform scheduled counts in the warehouse management system, verify inventory accuracy and ensure adherence to warehouse processes. You will research discrepancies and communicate findings to distribution leads.

Responsibilities include generating daily cycle counts for raw and finished goods, data entry in the inventory system and cooperation with supervisors to improve processes.

Qualifications

• English and math assessments must be passed; strong written and oral English.
• Must pass lift truck operation tests and obtain licensing; RF unit capable.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow procedures and meet quality standards.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through enforcing housekeeping safety policies.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals and environment.
• Perform ABC cycle counts for rack and bulk locations to confirm quantities.
• Research inventory discrepancies, including major and zero location discrepancies; investigate past item transactions.
• Perform timely location exception counts to ensure item and location accuracy.
• Generate daily cycle counts in the warehouse management system for raw and finished goods.
• Enter findings in inventory control database with backup for review.
• Collaborate with distribution leads to identify root causes and improve warehouse processes to increase picking/location efficiency.
• Back up Auditors as needed and participate in special projects.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading and math aptitude

Safety compliance

Tools

Lift truck operation

RF units

Excel

Microsoft Word

Inventory system (WMS)

Outlook

Job description

Description

Job posting

Position Title: Cycle Counter

Department: 4002, 4004, 4010

Grade: 39

Date Revised: 2019

Basic Function

Perform the scheduled counts within the warehouse management system, confirm inventory is accurate and ensure proper warehouse processes are being followed. Must make distribution management aware of inventory discrepancies and processes needing attention.

Frequency Chart

One 8-hour work day

Frequency of Activity

• Minimal (M) – 1%-5% – 0-.5
• Occasional (O) – 6-33% – .5-2.5
• Frequent (F) – 34%-66% – 2.5-5.5
• Continuous (C) – 67%-100% – >5.5

Job Duties:

• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through the enforcement of housekeeping safety policies. Perform general housekeeping.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes. performance goals, and environment.
• Perform ABC cycle counts for both rack and bulk locations to confirm actual quantity equals expected quantity.
• Responsible for researching inventory discrepancies, which include but are not limited to, major and zero location discrepancies. This research includes physical researching as well as investigating past item transactions in the warehouse management system.
• Perform timely location exception counts to ensure item and location accuracy.
• Generate daily cycle counts in the warehouse management system for both raw and finished goods.
• Perform audit counts and empty location verification as requested.
• Enter findings in inventory control database with back-up for review.
• Work with distrubution leads and supervisors to identify root cause problems and improve use of proper processes. Make recommendations for process improvements within the warehouse to increase picking and location efficiency while reducing the movement of inventory.
• Back up Auditors as needed and participate in special projects.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Successfully pass English and Math Assessments and have good English oral and written communication skills.
• Successfully complete and pass required lift truck operation tests and training, and obtain and maintain appropriate lift truck licensing. Able to operate RF (Radio Frequency) Units. Minimum of 3 years in warehousing and lift truck operating experience.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions/procedures to meet quality standards.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks (including physical requirements as described below) on a consistent basis. Must be able to perform pre-shift stretching (includes: bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arms, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position.
• Maintain consistent and acceptable attendance. Available to work overtime as needed, including weekend work. Available for mandatory overtime as appropriate based on business demands.
• Able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines in order prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries.
• Able to work in a team setting and demonstrate a positive work attitude.
• Display excellent follow-through on issues.
• Proficiency with PC’s, including the following software packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, and inventory system. Be able to use Microsoft Outlook to communicate with people on other shifts and address issues as necessary.
• Able to accurately enter data into an Excel spreadsheet and use Microsoft Outlook for ongoing and effective communication across shifts when issues arise.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending/Stooping:
• Reaching:
• Carrying:
• Reading:
• Climbing:
• Sitting:
• Driving:
• Repetition:
• Gripping/Grasping:
• Squatting:
• Kneeling:
• Standing:
• Lifting (up to 25 lbs.):
• Twisting:
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.):
• Typing:
• Over shoulder/overhead:
• Walking:
• Pulling:
• Writing:
• Pushing:
• Other:

The job duties for this job description include, but are not limited to the requirements specified above.Certain conditions may require temporary duties; however these duties will be within the scope of this pay grade.

The hiring range for this position in Nevada is $19 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

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