FS - Inventory Control Specialist

SUMMARY

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• Under the direction of the Inventory Control Specialist Lead, responsible for cycle counting of physical inventory to ensure inventory accuracy by performing the following duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for helping manage inventory by counting physical inventory routinely and comparing the inventory counts to reports and/or documents
• Collaborate with other warehouse associates to organize stock items
• Research inventory discrepancies and resolve potential issues
• Monitor and control inventory practices to ensure accuracy
• Assist in maintaining product identification and location programs
• Utilize the process control, opportunity based and ABC analysis cycle counting methods to ensure accurate inventory
• Assist in annual physical inventory count
• Support Material Control and/or Product Delivery personnel if the need arises
• Operate industrial forklift truck or electric hoist to assist in loading/unloading or moving materials and products

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have knowledge of how to operate software programs like spreadsheets and word processing
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Must possess the ability to read and understand bills of materials and differentiate between parts that are similar in nature
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must have ability to work effectively with company personnel and customers
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance and talk and hear
• Must have positive attendance on the job
• Must be able to operate and certify an industrial forklift truck or electric hoist

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb,

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plant/Shop/Field Services:
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Office:
• Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however, occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.