Purchasing Inventory Control Assistant

Adams Power; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with over 35 years of service in the Elkhorn area! As a Purchasing & Inventory Control Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining inventory and ensuring efficient operations within a supportive team environment. This entry-level position offers competitive pay and full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a vibrant workplace culture with opportunities for advancement. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; experience with inventory systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels and order new stock as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of purchasing documents and records.
• Operate forklift and assist with physical inventory.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerized Inventory Systems

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Company parties
3. Competitive salary
4. Dental insurance
5. Employee discounts
6. Free uniforms
7. Health insurance
8. Opportunity for advancement
9. Paid time off
10. Training & development
11. Vision insurance

Adams Power has been in the Elkhorn, WI area for over 35 years - providing exceptional service by way of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and Home-backup power solutions. We are a family-owned, values-driven company with six locations across Wisconsin, with one location in Illinois. Our amazing customers and team have excelled us to one of the top places to work in our areas!

We are seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Control Assistant to help maintain the organization’s inventory and ordering of purchases. This position is a combination of office/administrative work and warehouse duties.

Adams is proud to offer a competitive entry-level pay of $18-$20 per hour with full benefits that include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as an employer matching 401K, paid time off, and paid holidays! We also value team-building and overall camaraderie by hosting several activities throughout the year to celebrate our great culture and atmosphere!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain consistent stock of inventory and order new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory decreases.
2. Coordinate with managers to maintain inventory levels.
3. Ensure purchasing documents are complete and accurate.
4. Reconcile purchase orders and order confirmations.
5. Maintain accurate daily records of goods received.
6. Receive material information into business software system.
7. Generate return authorization requests as needed.
8. Conduct periodic cycle counts and assist with physical inventory.
9. Operate forklift truck.
10. Stock shelves, assist with labeling of inventory as needed.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (past 5 years).
3. Some experience placing and removing pallets using a forklift is preferred (will train).
4. Familiarity with purchasing and inventory concepts is preferred (will train).
5. Experience with computerized inventory systems preferred (will train).
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
8. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Schedule:

The schedule for this role is primarily Monday – Friday, daytime hours. Later hours and weekends may be required depending on our workload and the needs/schedules of our customers/clients. This position is 100% on-site at our location in Elkhorn, WI.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, twist, walk, and use hands. The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of weight. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Computer Skills: PC proficiency is required, with experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Reasoning Ability: Requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Work Environment: The Employee works in an office environment. Generally, the work environment's noise level is usually very quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Adams Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.