Inventory Specialist (Can Plant)

Envases US Aluminum Division; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Envases US Aluminum Division in Waco, TX seeks an Inventory Specialist to maintain the plant's stock of parts and materials, ensuring timely replenishment for uninterrupted production.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will manage storeroom inventory, support procurement, track counts, and help safeguard operations through material movement, forklift operations, and strict safety practices. This role requires prior inventory experience and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year inventory management experience and shipping/receiving exposure.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Comfort working in extreme temperatures and a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and manage inventory for parts and support materials.
• Create purchase requisitions based on stocking levels and lead times.
• Ensure inbound/outbound forms, tags and counts are accurate.
• Regulate access to inventory resources to ensure security and organization.
• Load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items; move pallets to production locations.

Skills

Meticulous organization

Sense of urgency

Communication

Data integrity

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year inventory management experience

Forklift certification or ability to obtain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Google Workspace

Barcode scanning technology

Job description

Brief Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art can-making technology, this high speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining an efficient, timely, and appropriate supply of parts and equipment needed to sustain the plant's operating capability. This role ensures that the "bloodline" of the Waco, Texas, facility remains intact by managing the essential materials that keep high-speed production lines moving.

Essential Job Functions

Inventory & Storeroom Management

• Receiving & Stocking: Receive, stock, and manage the inventory for parts and support materials within the storeroom.
• Procurement Support: Create purchase requisitions based on established stocking levels and review those levels based on usage data and lead times.
• System Accuracy: Responsible for inbound forms, inventory tags, and performing counts on materials received or shipped.
• Access Control: Regulate access to inventory resources to ensure security and systematic organization

Warehouse Operations & Logistics

• Material Movement: Load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items, ensuring loads are secured before transportation.
• Forklift Operation: Handle heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and basket trucks. You must be certified by the company before operation.
• Production Support: Pull jobs for production and move pallets directly to production locations by studying specifications and verifying supplies.
• Shipping Preparation: Pick and wrap orders for shipment, ensuring goods are moved efficiently from one location to another.

Quality & Safety Oversight

• Defect Reporting: Identify and report any damaged or lost goods, as well as obvious defects in incoming or outgoing materials.
• Safety Procedures: Stay aware of possible hazards while operating machinery and follow all proper safety procedures and automation standard practices.
• PPE Compliance: Wear required safety equipment, including earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in inventory management along with shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience with barcode scanning technology and automated inventory systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours).
• Willingness to climb stairs and ladders and use hand/power tools.
• Capability to work in extreme temperatures, all weather conditions, and around chemicals or fumes.
• Willingness to work any shift in a 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• General knowledge of SAP, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace
• Forklift certification (or the ability to obtain one) to assist in staging heavy materials like ink pallets or chemical totes.
• Prior experience in metal forming, packaging, or high-volume consumer goods (FMCG).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

General Skills/Experience

• Meticulous Organization: A passion for order; "a place for everything and everything in its place."
• Sense of Urgency: Understanding that a missing $10 part can cost the plant $10,000 an hour in lost production.
• Communication: Ability to work effectively with both the Plant Manager for strategic planning and the Maintenance Technicians for part identification.
• Data Integrity: Unwavering commitment to accuracy in the digital system versus the physical shelf.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, as required.
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• Preference will be given to qualified local candidates

Software/Computer Skills & Experience

• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
• General knowledge of SAP, preferred; or other inventory shipping/receiving tracking systems knowledge

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Environmental & Physical Factors

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job; Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Hours / Special Conditions

12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position

Equal Opportunity Statement

Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.