Technician, Materials Inventory

Jobtailor; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Morris, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to support receiving, storage, and inventory management. The role involves verifying shipments, organizing stock locations, and maintaining orderly, safe warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include picking and shipping items, operating forklifts, performing cycle counts, and assisting in audits. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years in related roles, with ERP/SAP familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years in warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or materials management.
• Proficiency with computer systems and business apps to support warehouse ops.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Store materials in designated warehouse and inventory locations.
• Maintain proper storage conditions and inventory organization.
• Pick, issue, and process material returns to support maintenance and operations activities.
• Safely package, handle, and ship materials, including vendor returns.
• Load and unload materials using powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.
• Maintain and update stock-out logs.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and escalation issues for corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory management, and material availability.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

ERP systems (SAP)

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Store materials in designated warehouse and inventory locations.
• Maintain proper storage conditions and inventory organization.
• Pick, issue, and process material returns to support maintenance and operations activities.
• Safely package, handle, and ship materials, including vendor returns.
• Load and unload materials using powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.
• Maintain and update stock-out logs.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and escalation issues for corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory management, and material availability.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or materials management experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and business applications to support warehouse and inventory operations.
• Ability to perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Ability to understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and communicate deviations to the Materials Management Supervisor or Materials Management Administrator for corrective action.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and work in an industrial environment.
• Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for inventory management, goods movements, material receipts, material issues, cycle counts, and reporting preferred.
• Forklift certification and prior experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial warehouse environment.