Inventory Specialist

Novae; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novae in Clarinda, IA, is seeking an Inventory Clerk to ensure accurate tracking of materials for manufacturing. The role handles cycle counts, receipts, and shipment records, investigates discrepancies, and supports interdepartmental material availability.

Candidates should have basic math skills, experience with inventory systems, and a readiness to work in a noisy, active warehouse environment. Safety rules are emphasized; standing for long periods and lifting heavy items are typical;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and spot audits of materials.
• Maintain accurate daily records of goods received and shipments.
• Coordinate inter-departmental material availability and respond to inquiries.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and propose corrective actions.
• Perform quality checks on incoming and stored inventory; dispose nonconforming materials as directed.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for the accuracy of inventory for materials supplied to manufacturing processes through tracking and document inventory levels, maintaining accurate documentation, reporting trends and discrepancies, and ordering supplies when necessary.

Please note: Employment for this position is contingent upon successfully passing a stringent criminal background check.

Essential Functions

• Perform cycle counts and spot audits of all materials based on established system.
• Maintain accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the Operations teams have the materials they need when the need them. Responsible for answering inventory inquiries in a timely manner.
• Research inventory discrepancies and submit accurate inventory and bin location reports.
• Assist in determining root causes on inventory discrepancies and help implement corrective actions to eliminate repetitive errors.
• Perform quality checks on incoming and stored inventory. Disposition material that does not meet standards as directed.
• Coordinate the logistics of inter-business transfers.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma equivalent required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Basic experience with computerized inventory systems required

Work Environment and Physical Demands of the role

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment and facilities can be loud – hearing protection required in most locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in a busy industrial manufacturing environment.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 80 pounds, above 50 pounds is a two person lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus for quality inspections of materials within the facility.