Inventory Associate 8 am - 4:30 pm

Waldom; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Global organization

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Corporate discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waldom Electronics is seeking an Inventory Associate to support day-to-day inventory operations, reconcile data, and coordinate with shipping and other departments to resolve discrepancies.

You will conduct bin audits, handle adjustments, generate reports, and help maintain on-hand records in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This role requires forklift certification (or willingness to obtain), basic Excel, and strong communication skills; opportunities for training and growth are available.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness to become proficient with ERP/WMS systems; prior experience preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping department to facilitate accurate and efficient order completion.
• Audit bin locations across buildings to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain inventory levels based on audits and internal/external requests.
• Reconcile inventory data and address discrepancies with necessary adjustments.

Skills

Forklift certification

English literacy

ERP/WMS familiarity

Excel basics

Mathematics basics

Verbal & written communication

Independent worker

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Position Overview:

The Inventory Associate is a key player in managing the day-to-day operations within the Inventory Department. This role involves collaborating with multiple departments to investigate and resolve inventory-related issues and inquiries. The Inventory Associate is responsible for reconciling data and ensuring accurate inventory records, including any necessary adjustments or moves of on-hand inventory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Service Shipping Department: Provide timely support to the shipping department staff to facilitate accurate and efficient order completion.
• Audit Bin Locations: Conduct audits of bin locations as required across various buildings to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company needs.
• Maintain Inventory: Oversee inventory levels based on audit findings and requests from internal and external customers, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Data Reconciliation: Reconcile inventory data regularly, addressing discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate on-hand inventory records.
• Issue Investigation: Work with multiple departments to investigate and resolve any inventory issues or inquiries, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Inventory Adjustments: Be accountable for performing and documenting any adjustments or moves of inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Reporting: Generate and review inventory reports, identifying trends and issues that may require attention or corrective action.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support inventory-related initiatives and improvements, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures related to inventory control and management.

Qualifications:

• Forklift certified, or be willing to obtain certification to operate power equipment.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness to become proficient with ERP/WMS Systems. previous experience preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 16 ft.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment with moderate noise from power industrial trucks.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Here’s a Few Things We Offer You:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Opportunities for career growth in a global organization.
• A collaborative culture committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.
• Top quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost.
• Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually (accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment).
• 8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually.
• Corporate Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program 100% Waldom Paid!
• Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Scholarship Program: for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Waldom Electronics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.