INVENTORY CONTROL- Temporary

JC Ford, Co.; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Benefits

401K

Job summary

JC Ford in Columbia, TN is expanding its manufacturing operations and is hiring for an inventory control role. You will maintain records, monitor reorder points, run cycle counts, and coordinate with customer service and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic shop math, ability to read blueprints, and strong teamwork and communication skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Basic shop math competency required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong teamwork and verbal/written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Perform counts and ensure inventory accuracy per policy.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Investigate discrepancies and report irregularities.
• Assess inventory output to identify productivity trends.
• Manage cycle counts and monitor delivery schedules.
• Place and receive orders accurately and timely.
• File claims for defective products and coordinate with teams.
• Check expiration dates and manage transfers as needed.
• Test processes and data integrity to locate issues.
• Develop trusted supplier relationships for quality and cost.
• Comply with safety procedures and document work performed.

Skills

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement

Instruction following

Cross-functional team

Drive for results

Education

High school Diploma

GED

Job description

Description

Become a part of this exciting expansion and growing manufacturing plant in Columbia, TN!!! JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN. Paid holidays, Vacation, Benefits, and 401K available.

Essential Functions:

Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories
• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis
• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders
• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner
• File claims when defective products are discovered
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments
• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed
• Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency
• Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.

Requirements

Education:

• High school Diploma or similar degree
• GED

Experience and Background:

• Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.

JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.