Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling; Howard (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant Inventory Control Associate in Howard, Pennsylvania to maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure proper inventory rotation.

The candidate will navigate ERP systems, create purchase orders and ensure compliance with safety rules. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a background in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes.
• Good communication skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory levels through audits and counts.
• Create purchase orders for inventory replenishment.
• Coordinate with teams for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP Systems navigation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Forklift

Job description

Plant Inventory Control Associate

The team member in this position accurately maintains daily, weekly and monthly inventory levels in the WMS while maintaining proper inventory rotation and storage.

Essential Functions

• Navigates through an advanced ERP System in order to successfully execute all daily aspects of the “Inbound & Outbound” inventory operations.
• Creates purchase orders (pallets, airgas etc.)
• Processes all recycle and destruction loads
• Ensures all finished goods, raw materials and sub‑assembly components are maintained as per established guidelines and procedures.
• Processes all non‑conforming material in Agile
• Coordinates with all involved parties to ensure accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMA’s.
• Responsible for verifying true time inventory transaction records in the company’s ERP system.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities from Receiving into Inventory, WIP, or Non‑Conforming inventories.
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all inventories by performing daily audits and maintaining a comprehensive Cycle Count program.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities associated with material movements.
• Responsible for the integrity, accuracy and control of all in‑house materials.
• Compiles records by SKU, quantities, Sub‑Inventories, and validates EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors in computation or count and reports reasons for discrepancies.
• Maintains and computes inventory balance by running and preparing reports of inventory balances, shortages and discrepancies.
• Organizes warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution per supervisor instructions.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels through daily, monthly cycle counts and annual year‑end physical inventories.
• Assists in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub‑organizations, RMA’s, HFI’s, and WIP.
• Expired inventory disposition identification (SLOB).
• Maintains product rotation and storage disciplines (FIFO).
• Interacts and maintains positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Accomplishes special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all Niagara policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree

Certification / License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

• Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency
• Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Location

Niagara Plant: MILESBURG