Warehouse III - Inventory Control

SanMar-Internal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SanMar is seeking an Inventory Control associate in Ashland, VA to maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, aisle verification, and correction of discrepancies in our fast-paced Distribution Center.

You will operate RF scanners and powered lift equipment, use High Jump for audits, follow slotting plans, and communicate with leadership to ensure data integrity and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels and SKUs.
• Basic math skills for counting and quantities.
• Must complete and maintain SanMar Lift Operator Certification every three years.
• Familiarity with High Jump and related systems.
• Demonstrate accuracy and ability to follow directions and adapt to priorities.
• Willingness to rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow slotting plans to locate product in the distribution center.
• Use High Jump to perform inventory audits and aisle maintenance.
• Correct discrepancies such as damaged product and incorrect LPNs.
• Complete accurate cycle counts in High Bay and AutoStore using RF scanners.
• Ensure data entered into High Jump is accurate.
• Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to manage inventory.
• Create and execute slotting plans to locate product efficiently.
• Operate powered lift equipment to move product as needed.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work area per safety regs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lift Operator Certification

High Jump basics

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Internal Operating System

Job description

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland, VA 23005

Shift: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

What's the Short Version?

Inventory Control is responsible for ensuring and maintaining inventory accuracy through Cycle counts, aisle verification, and correction of inventory discrepancies. They maintain and update Lo-bay and High Bay slotting of SKUs using available resources as well as move product to and from High Bay as needed. The use of powered lift equipment is required to complete daily work.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Follow slotting plans to efficiently locate product throughout the Distribution Center.
• Use High Jump to perform inventory audits and aisle maintenance.
• Correct discrepancies such as damaged product and incorrect LPNs.
• Complete accurate Cycle counts in in both High Bay and AutoStore using the RF scanner.
• Ensure that data entered into High Jump is consistently accurate.
• Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to accurately manage inventory throughout the Distribution Center.
• Create and execute slotting plans to efficiently locate product throughout the Distribution Center.
• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar’s safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years warehouse experience
• Must be able to read, write, and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU
• information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years
• Familiarity with Internal Operating System/High Jump basics
• Demonstrate above-standard accuracy and willingness to work with others
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require;
• rotate to other production functions as needed
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Assist in building a positive and productive work environment
• Essential days or overtime may be required

What's Our Offer?

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.