Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift

EXALTA Group's; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA Group's in Kenosha, Wisconsin, seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain inventory accuracy for components and assemblies. The role requires interaction with various departments and a strong attention to detail to ensure production needs are met.

Preferred candidates will have over two years of inventory experience and familiarity with ERP systems in a manufacturing setup. The job involves physical tasks, including lifting components and maintaining documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory transactions in ERP system.
• Receive components and verify items match job orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Inventory experience

ERP system knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary:

Receive, issue and maintain inventory of components and assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inventory transactions in ERP system to ensure accuracy of information, and file associated paperwork to maintain product traceability.
• Receive components and subassemblies into inventory and verify all items match with the job order. Work with DHR regarding any discrepancies.
• Process orders and issue components and subassemblies for production orders to the shop floor area to keep the production flow constant.
• Determine production inventory requirements by reviewing work orders, and issue components and subassemblies appropriately.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing components and subassemblies in stock and recording location of inventory.
• Document components and subassemblies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Communicate and interact with all necessary departments to exchange pertinent information and problem solve issues to ensure production completion and delivery dates are met.
• Perform cycle counts and inventories for all components and subassemblies and report any inventory discrepancies to the Materials Manager.
• Reconcile all inventory discrepancies.
• Receive credit-return components and subassemblies from production and verify the code, lot number and quantity, and place material back into stock.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance of all company work instructions and standard operating procedures for all aspects of the job.
• Complete assigned jobs in accordance with production timelines.
• Sustain 95% inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
• Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• 2+ years of inventory experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computers, ERP and inventory systems.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Proficient in math, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to count and be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve work issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and ISO & FDA regulations.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable. Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts. Includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Work environment is temperature controlled. The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires bending and twisting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent