Inventory Clerk

AJM Packaging; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long-Term disability insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness program

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking an Inventory Control professional to perform regular cycle counts of finished goods, raw materials, and production materials. You will enter data into the system, verify quantities, and communicate inventory status with multiple departments.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math and organizational skills, and prior high-volume warehousing experience. You will collaborate with procurement and production to maintain accurate stock levels and

Qualifications

• Three years of high volume inventory and warehousing work is required; associates degree preferred in accounting, logistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency with basic mathematical functions and data entry into computerized systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts of finished goods, raw materials, and production materials; verify quantities and condition.
• Enter count data and essential information into the database accurately.
• Communicate inventory status with internal departments and facilities.
• Investigate discrepancies and report findings; coordinate with procurement for backup sources.
• Oversee annual physical inventory audits and support WIP reporting with production.

Skills

Attention to detail

High volume inventory

Strong math skills

Organizational skills

Warehouse experience

Education

Associate degree preferred in accounting or logistics

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties -

• Perform on a regular interval cycle counts of finished goods, raw materials and production materials. Confirm quantity and condition of all goods and materials.
• As requested, perform cycle counts on specific items.
• Accurately enter all count information and all other essential data into a computerized database.
• Ensure that all counts are completed in accordance to set company procedures and standards.
• Communicate on a regular basis with internal departments and/or facilities regarding inventories and cycle counts.
• Immediately notify the appropriate personnel of any significant discrepancies in inventory levels from database.
• Thoroughly and properly investigate any inventory discrepancies and report findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide assistance as to the placement and organizing of goods and materials.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Coordinates with procurement to establish and maintain backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Oversees periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Works directly with production to maintain accurate WIP inventories and or adherence SOP to finished good reporting
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Minimum Requirements -

• Three years or more of high volume inventory and warehousing work; associates degree preferred, preferably in accounting, logistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a keen attention to detail.
• Must be able to successful perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Must have high volume inventory and warehouse experience.

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.

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