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.