Inventory Specialist (temp to hire)

Uster; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 hiring a Warehouse Associate to manage shipping, receiving, and inventory control using ERP systems and handheld scanners.

You will verify incoming materials, stock locations, pull and stage parts for orders, and ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory control.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and maintain accuracy.
• Proficient with handheld scanners and material handling equipment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks in ERP.
• Verify incoming materials against PO and packing slips.
• Put away goods into designated inventory locations accurately.
• Pull, kit, and stage materials for orders and shop activities.
• Own replenishment of shop floor materials to avoid production delays.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
• Maintain inventory integrity and secure inventory against loss.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP transactions

Cycle counts

Stock replenishment

Material handling

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Handheld scanners

Powered industrial trucks

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