Inventory Control Technician - 3rd Shift- 6pm to 4:30am - Tues - Fri

Allen Distribution; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Distribution in Allentown, PA is seeking an Inventory Control Technician for the 3rd shift (6pm–4:30am, Tue–Fri). This role maintains and monitors inventory levels and product movement to ensure accuracy and timely replenishment.

You will work under the Operations Manager, perform cycle counts and audits, coordinate with production planners, and support the warehouse team while upholding our safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in Inventory Control.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and WMS.
• Good communication, arithmetic, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to understand the production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product and packaging material inventory use and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts as required.
• Coordinate, problem solve, and communicate inventory issues to customers, vendors and Production Planner.
• Support production lines and recoup operations as needed.
• Backfill on production lines as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Arithmetic

Production schedule

Inventory control

Inventory reconciliation

Inventory audits

Self-starter

Customer interface

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Control Technician

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 3rd Shift- 6pm to 4:30am - Tues - Fri

Pay: $24.00/Hourly + $1.50 shift differential when applicable

Purpose of Position

Maintain and monitor inventory levels and product movement for accuracy

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a "Continuous Improvement Culture"
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company Expectations

Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude

Maintains a "Whatever it Takes" attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc.… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of "Only Handle It Once - OHIO", by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety

Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency

1. Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft office, accurate data entry skills, WMS, document scanning, copying and basic office skills
2. Good communication skills
3. Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills
4. Ability to understand the production schedule
5. 1-3 years’ experience in Inventory Control
6. Count back inventory reconciliation
7. Inventory audits for outbound shipments
8. Self-starter/self motivated; ability to work independently as well in a group settings
9. Interface directly with customers on inventory adjustments

Position Expectations

Production Support:

• Coordinate product and packaging material inventory use.
• Do inventory audits and cycle counts as required.
• Ability to coordinate, problem solve, and communicate inventory issues to customers, vendors, and Production Planner.
• Coordinate the product recoup operation.
• Backfill on production lines as needed.

Safety:

• Follow established Dock Safety policy.
• Complete the Motorized Equipment Daily Inspection sheet.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
• Wear PPEs as required
• Follow safety and security policies and SOPs Quality:
• Collect samples when requested by customers.
• Work with Production Planner to coordinate packaging material changes.
• Work with customers/vendors/Production Planner to resolve quality issues.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Initiative:

• Interface directly with customers and maintain a professional and courteous relationship.
• Ensure customer requests are responded to within an hour. Provide customer with an estimated time of completion including factual response.
• Immediately escalte to management customer’s complaint (i.e. inabilities to meet customer requests or customer reported errors)

Food Safety & Quality:

• Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.