Inventory Specialist (temp to hire)

Uster; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Uster in Knoxville, TN is seeking a warehouse associate to handle shipping, receiving, and inventory control, using handheld scanners and ERP systems to ensure accurate stock movements and data integrity.

The role requires lifting up to 35 pounds, extended standing, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Strong inventory management and ERP transaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks.
• Executes ERP transactions for receiving, transfers, goods receipts, and movements.
• Picks, kits, and stages materials for various orders; maintains inventory accuracy.
• Operates material handling equipment safely; conducts pre-op inspections.

Skills

Independent work

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Handheld scanners

Excel

Job description

• Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Successfully performs all shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks and associated ERP transactions; supports supply chain projects as requested.

• Performs ERP system transactions related to receiving, inventory movements, material issues, transfers, and goods receipts; using all available equipment including handheld scanners.

• Receives incoming materials and verify quantities, condition, and documentation against purchase orders and packing slips.

• Puts away all goods receipts into designated inventory locations in a timely and accurate manner.

• Pulls, kits, and stages materials for Shop Orders, Spare Parts orders, customer orders, production requirements, and stockroom order-picking activities.

• Owns replenishment of shop floor materials ensuring production runs uninterrupted.

• Crates instruments and packages spare parts and other products such as engineering samples; accurately completes all associated check sheets.

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently; performs all required pre-operation inspections of hoist and powered industrial trucks.

• Performs scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts and investigates inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Maintains inventory integrity through accurate transaction processing, adherence to inventory control procedures, and keeping inventory secure.

• Stocks materials in designated locations and ensure proper identification and organization of inventory.

• Tracks and verifies inventory counts of received materials and reports discrepancies as required.

• Verifies return authorizations from Purchasing and prepares materials for return to vendors.

• Initiates actions to ensure a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and stockroom environment.

• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to shipping & receiving, inventory control, and shipping.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Able to lift and carry up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

• Ability to work independently to achieve targets and ensure accuracy of ones own work.

• Proficient using ERP and peripheral devices to perform inventory and shipping transactions inventory transactions.

• Experienced troubleshooting inventory or transaction discrepancies; including exporting and evaluating reports to Excel.

• Strong understanding of inventory control practices, material handling procedures, and warehouse operations.

• Able to operate and maintain qualifications on necessary equipment including powered industrial trucks and hoist.

• Requires extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting for up to 10 hours per day, standard 40 hour work week (Occasional overtime per business needs).

• Comfortable in adjusting work assignments, tasks, or areas to meet evolving customer service needs.

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance