Store Room Controller

Kronospan; Clarion (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation

Life of Career training opportunities

Job summary

Kronospan in Clarion, Iowa is seeking a skilled candidate for inventory management. The role involves organizing spare parts, maintaining inventory accuracy, and managing environmental challenges. Ideal candidates have experience in industrial settings and strong communication skills.

This opportunity includes growth potential within the leading producer of wood panel products, along with a competitive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses.

Responsibilities

• Organize the storage area for spare parts and services inventory.
• Properly label and categorize all spare parts.
• Maintain cleanliness of all inventory areas.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Excellent communication skills

Experience operating a Fork Truck

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Job description

Responsibilities

This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.

• Responsible for the organization of the storage area for spare parts and services inventory.
• Responsible for proper labelling (barcoding) and categorizing of all spare parts.
• Responsible for cycle counts and physical inventories weekly according to audit schedule and update inventory in KSoft.
• Responsible for the creation of new item numbers, and adjust descriptions when needed.
• Assist finance by receiving all applicable inventory, consignments and services; accrue for all un‑received goods/services at month end.
• Responsible for the elimination of excess inventory that is obsolete.
• Receive material into the system (KSoft) and stocking the spare part items into their proper/most efficient location.
• Physically receive all parts delivered.
• Obtain shipping document and verify all parts delivered against PO ordered parts for accuracy.
• Accurately enter receipts into KSoft, with scans of delivery documents (Docuware).
• Accurately tag/stock inventory items.
• Notify the EE that ordered, of requisitioned capital project or work order parts on arrival.
• Keep hard copy files of all receiving documents.
• Receive services and capital expense invoices from finance (KSoft/Docuware/hardcopy).
• Responsible for the control process on which items are taken out of the storeroom especially consumables / manage inventory of vending machines.
• Issue and retain files on all issued inventory in KSoft for all employees.
• Develop demands for ordering of miscellaneous parts when needed.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager and Buyer on predicting usage and stock accordingly for all special projects/downtime with consumable vendor.
• Assist Production, Maintenance and Contractors in locating parts within KSoft and storeroom.
• Outside repairs of inventory, tools, radios, micrometres etc.
• Assist with the creation of demands for repairs, packing slip for vendors and pickup request.
• Assist with inside repairs when applicable.
• Create repair article, return item to KSoft, tag and stock.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all inventory areas.
• Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job.
• Unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality‑minded manner as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines.
• The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be exceptionally self‑motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail.
• The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions.
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses.
• The ability to be available for on‑call and periodic overtime.
• The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time.
• The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating a Fork Truck.

Physical Job Requirements: Activities and Safety Equipment

• Sitting, climbing, lifting, push/pulling, dust mask, hard hat and high‑visibility vest required up to 1/3 of the time.
• Walking, reaching and bending frequently required 1/3 to ½ of the time.
• Seeing, hearing, standing, dexterity, written and verbal communication, ear plugs, safety glasses and safety footwear continuously required 2/3 or more of the time.

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world.
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company‑paid life and short & long term disability plans.
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days.
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy.
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools.