Inventory Specialist (temp to hire)

Uster; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 seeks an Inventory & Warehouse Associate to handle shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks, and to perform ERP transactions with scanners. You will verify materials against POs, stock items, and prepare orders for production and shipping.

The role requires strong knowledge of ERP processes, cycle counts, and safe operation of material handling equipment; a valid driver’s license is necessary and lifting up to 35 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficient with ERP and peripheral devices to perform inventory and shipping transactions.
• Experience troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and exporting/evaluating reports in Excel.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices and warehouse operations.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand/walk for long durations.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks and ERP transactions.
• Execute ERP transactions for receiving, movements, issues, transfers, and goods receipts using scanners.
• Receive, verify quantities and documentation against POs and packing slips.
• Put away goods receipts into designated locations.
• Pull, kit, and stage materials for Shop Orders, Spare Parts, customer orders, and production needs.
• Own replenishment of shop floor materials to prevent production interruption.
• Package and crate spare parts and samples; complete check sheets.
• Operate material handling equipment; perform pre-operation inspections.
• Carry out cycle counts; investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper transaction processing and secure storage.
• Stock materials in designated locations with proper identification.
• Track counts and report discrepancies; handle returns to vendors.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and stockroom environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement in shipping/receiving, inventory control, and shipping.

Skills

ERP systems

Inventory control

Material handling

Handheld scanners

Cycle counts

Shipping/receiving

Excel reports

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Handheld devices

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