Inventory Associate

Cimarron Trailers, Inc.; Chickasha (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimarron Trailers, Inc. is seeking a diligent Inventory Associate in Chickasha, OK, to manage shipping, receiving, and warehousing duties on a manufacturing floor. You will handle inventory transfers, paperwork, and stock locations, ensuring accuracy and safe practices.

The role requires forklift experience, the ability to read a tape measure, teamwork, and attention to detail. Lean processes like 5-S and Kanban guide daily activities; flexibility to move between areas is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Shipping/Receiving and Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Valid Forklift Certification (can be provided through Cimarron training).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace.
• Responsible for all aspects of inventory control including, but not limited to: Shipping, receiving, and transfer of inventory including completion of all associated paperwork.
• Security, control, and distribution of all inventory and shop supplies.
• Stocking of parts and supplies at point of use locations.
• Follow up on incoming /outgoing parts issues to ensure internal and external parts orders.
• Daily accuracy on cycle counts, sales orders, shipping, receiving, and transfer of materials.
• Report any inventory or supply issues to the Inventory Manager or Inventory Team Lead as they arise.
• Maintain an open line of communication with department heads to fulfill their daily department needs.
• Adhere to lean manufacturing processes including but not limited to: 5-S, Point of Use Storage, Kanban systems, etc., to maintain productivity requirements and a clean, safe work area.
• Be flexible and willing to float to other areas as needed by the company.

Skills

read tape measure to 1/16 in

team collaboration

organizational skills

basic math

multi-tasking

Education

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace.
• Responsible for all aspects of inventory control including, but not limited to:

Shipping, receiving, and transfer of inventory including completion of all

associated paperwork

• Security, control, and distribution of all inventory and shop supplies
• Stocking of parts and supplies at point of use locations
• Follow up on incoming /outgoing parts issues to ensure internal and external
• Work with Part Sales to ensure accuracy and timely turnaround on all customer

parts orders.

• Daily accuracy on cycle counts, sales orders, shipping, receiving, and transfer

of materials.

• Report any inventory or supply issues to the Inventory Manager or Inventory

Team Lead as they arise.

• Maintain an open line of communication with department heads to fulfill their daily department needs
• Adhere to and sustain lean manufacturing processes including but not limited to: 5-S, Point of Use Storage, Kanban systems, etc., to maintain productivity requirements and a clean, safe work area.
• Be flexible and willing to float to other areas as needed by the company.
• Required to follow all policies and procedures as directed by Cimarron Trailers
• Regular attendance is a critical function of this job
• This position interacts with the public and customers therefore, the Inventory Associate is expected to wear company provided attire and maintain a neat, clean appearance daily.
• This is a safety-sensitive role, subject to periodic or random fitness for duty exams and drug or alcohol screenings.

Education and Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Shipping/Receiving and Warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Valid Forklift Certification (can be provided through Cimarron training)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with your team and other teams.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently when necessary.
• Basic understanding of computer data entry and inventory accuracy principles.
• Basic math skills to include count accuracy and the use of a calculator.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Must maintain a regular work schedule to ensure product flow

Physical Demands:

• Required to stand and move about the facility for prolonged periods of time, including up to an entire 8-hour shift as well as any required overtime.
• Able to stoop, bend, twist, squat, and kneel during the course of the day
• Frequent and repetitive lifting of up to 25 lbs. throughout shift and occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. individually throughout the shift. Anything over 50 lbs. is teamlifted.
• Required to be able to safely and effectively handle the necessary tools required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hearing Protection in production areas
• Seatbelt (must be worn at all times while operating a forklift)
• Combination of non-air-conditioned plant and outdoor environment.
• Exposed to extreme heat, cold, and outdoor conditions
• Exposure to loud noise throughout shift – hearing protection is required for this job while in production areas.
• Exposure to smoke/fumes from welding operations

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned