Inventory Control Specialist: Lean, 5S & Materials Flow

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking an Inventory Clerk responsible for accurate inventory records and daily activity to prevent shortages and optimize holding levels. You will pull, pick, and deliver materials to Machining and Assembly Shop Orders, partnering with Procurement to restock the storeroom.

The role requires English communication, safety training, and understanding BOMs, shop orders, and routings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate and understand verbal/written instructions in English.
• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training.
• Understand all aspects of material issues and stock movement and the associated transactions required to maintain inventory record accuracy.
• Develop thorough understanding of bills of materials, shop orders and routings.
• Develop complete knowledge of products, parts, and parts lists.
• Ability to route jobs to the next operation, which may not always be clear on the router.
• Will embrace Mauser Packaging Solutions 5S and Lean/Continuous Improvement ideas and vision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory control. Coordinates orders with Procurement of materials needed to restock storeroom and maintain the appropriate stock inventory levels.
• Check inventory of Supply parts and order items in low supply at prescribed order points
• Maintains database, updating records to record supplies and materials received and dispensed
• Conducts physical inventories on a routine schedule.
• Verifies inventory records and corrects discrepancies.
• Will assist the company in maintaining and improving efficiencies.
• Will assure all inventory Quality requirements are met.
• Ensures the stockroom is kept clean and orderly
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking an Inventory Clerk responsible for accurate inventory records and daily activity to prevent shortages and optimize holding levels. You will pull, pick, and deliver materials to Machining and Assembly Shop Orders, partnering with Procurement to restock the storeroom.

The role requires English communication, safety training, and understanding BOMs, shop orders, and routings.