Inventory Warehouse Specialist

1st Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm SUMMARY: Responsible for shipping/receiving and warehouse functions. Will also be responsible for assigned enhanced quality checks on inbound & outbound shipments. The position will utilize our IQMS (ERP) system extensively and will be proficient with carrier website and scheduling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with product carton markings. · Receive purchased items into the warehouse and logged in IQMS. Coordinates activities required to verify and keep records on incoming shipments. · Coordinates inbound receiving activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Load and unload incoming truck lines. · Check items to be shipped against sales or work orders to ascertain quantities, destinations, documentation and routing are correct. · Coordinate outbound shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. · Load outbound freight and unload inbound materials into appropriate warehouse location. · Coordinates inventory locations with production operators and verifies proper stock rotation. · Deliver materials to production when needed and incoming small packages to appropriate department. · Cross train team members in shipping, receiving, and warehouse procedures. · Inspects shipments for damages, notifies purchaser. · Directs movement of incoming shipments from receiving platform to warehouse and work areas. Sorts and puts away received goods in proper areas. · Palletize pallets securely with shrink-wrap machine and bands to ensure safe traveling. · Maintain warehouse (inside and outside) and dock areas in neat and orderly manner. · Clean out excess cardboard, strapping and pallets daily. Areas inside and out must be kept swept, trash picked up and unnecessary pallets put away. · Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel. · Support ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, Continuous Improvement efforts and utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles. · Receive returns (RMA’s) in the database and run reports for each return for evaluation. · Keep current with all aspects of shipping vendors’ software on computer, which includes email notifications, international paperwork. · Perform incoming material inspections and checks when required · Perform outgoing product enhanced quality checks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to use a forklift and hand truck. · Can involve lifting up to 100 lbs. · Interpersonal skills, team working skills and good communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· High School equivalency, 2-4-year Technical degree or BA degree preferred. · Five+ years experience in inventory control, warehouse, receiving and/or shipping preferred.