Inventory Control Agent

Inventory Control Agent - TN
Compensation: Starting pay: $17.50-21.50/hr
Location: Memphis, TN

We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented person with a keen eye for details and a high-quality work-orientation to support our growing operation. This individual will perform both internal and external quality-control measures to ensure our operations team has the inventory in-stock necessary to fulfill customer orders, and inspect products to ensure we deliver upon our high-quality standards. We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
• 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment.
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
• Generous paid-time-off policies, including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
• Great culture with supportive teammates.
• Supportive managerial feedback.

Shift/Hours: 1st Shift regular schedule of M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm

For more than a century, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, reliability, and a people-first Culture of Excellence that values growth, professionalism, and teamwork.

This culture is guided by seven Core Values:

• Effective We Deliver Results That Matter
• Learner We Grow Through Curiosity
• Attentive We Notice What Others Overlook
• Accountable We Own It
• Humble We Check Our Egos at the Door
• Transparent We Communicate with Clarity and Honesty
• Love and Respect We Treat People Like People

Responsibilities:

• Ensure we meet customer needs and maintain a high level of service.
• Transport product using carts, powered-lifts, or hydraulic pallet-jacks to bay locations.
• Review, enter, and manage inventory data in software applications.
• Operate scanning equipment to locate, bin, and cycle product.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Be familiar with workload priorities to ensure timelines are met.
• Handle product in a safe and secure manner.
• Prioritize production sequence based on customer demand and lead time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to utilize mechanical and basic office equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver a push cart.
• Ability to climb ladders while carrying material.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work Power Equipment (Forklift, Reach lift, etc). In-house training provided.

Ideal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic math.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with supervisors on completion of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Ability to work in a team setting while taking responsibility for personal productivity.
• Prior experience with following operational schedules desired.
• Experience working in a high performance team setting desired.
• Experience with LEAN practices / methodologies desired.

Work Environment: This is a manufacturing plant environment - exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces.

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Huyett is a manufacturer and master distributor of industrial fasteners that leverages superior customer service, data analytics, e-commerce, and a direct sales force to realize significant competitive advantage. The firm currently has five locations in North America primarily serving the production fastener distribution market. With private ownership, this 110-year-old company bears leadership that is transparent and resourceful with open book management and profit sharing to team members. The firm has a rock-solid balance sheet and while fast-paced, is stable and will be here for the long run, absent of sell-out or market risks.