Warehouse Technician

LanceSoft Inc; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Inventory Control Specialist to manage and maintain inventory systems efficiently. This role involves operating inventory management systems, ensuring accurate data entry into SAP, and preparing materials for shipment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be skilled in using various warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. A commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential. If you have a teamwork mindset and are detail-oriented, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Skilled in operating forklifts and order-picking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate inventory management systems to maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and transfer products for shipment and production.

Skills

SAP

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift Operation

Inventory Counting

Attention to Detail

5S Knowledge

Metric System Measurement

Tools

Barcode Scanners

Electric Pallet Jacks

Manual Pallet Jacks

Job description

Duties:

Operates the inventory management and control systems, to receive, supply, transfer, take inventory, record cycle counts and store materials and/or products while maintaining accurate inventories both physically and systemically.
Prepares expired and/or obsolete inventory for destruction.
Receives and inspects raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished and finished products from suppliers, purchase orders or production orders and/or transfers using inventory control and management systems and mechanical equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, electric and manual pallet jacks, etc., as well as auxiliary materials for the operation, respecting accurate real-time data entry into SAP.
Performs accurate real-time data entry into SAP to receive inventory items and capture inventory related transactions; ensure adherence to First Expiry–First Out (FEFO) policy, expired materials receive proper attention, and requesting departments are properly debited for materials as directed by supervisor or SR Technician.
Identifies by affixing labels, all the materials and products received, perform the proper packaging of each pallet, box or shipping vessel or container, and perform the delivery of materials to the corresponding warehouse. Service Quality requirements for sampling (request for materials to be sampled).
Orders supporting materials such as additional materials including, but not limited to, labels, packing materials, etc.
Prepares and transfers products or materials (shipment to production, export, external warehouse, etc.) from approved inventories to local of intercompany available cost centers or storage locations, including logging and preparing required documentation including signatures, following GDP's.
Responsible for Service Quality requirements for sampling (request for materials to be sampled.)
Ability to navigate successfully in the SAP system learning all relevant screens applicable to the warehouse position including but not limited to material inventory queries, bin to bin transfers, TO and TR orders and basic data entry adjustments to warehouse inventory. Use of the Barcode Scanners, printers, and label printers.
Keeps the work area (all warehouse locations, coolers, freezers) clean and tidy (everything in place) always.
Stays trained and current in quality systems (LOS).

Skills:

Understanding of the fundamentals of metric system measurement.
Communication skills needed to respond to internal quality check and audit findings, and to carry out day-to-day customer service.
Intermediate knowledge of SAP, WCS or similar ERP storage system.
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
Skilled in operating electric and manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and other order.picking equipment with forklift certification.
Written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow procedures.
Organized with attention to detail and a teamwork mindset.
Basic 5S knowledge preferred.
Inventory counting skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unaided.
Yellow belt desirable.
Ability to work at least one weekend per month on an "On Call" basis.