Job Type
Full-time
Description
Then you would love working at Pentel of America!
We have a long-established tradition of supporting self-expression and creativity, exploring boundaries and innovating new writing instruments and art supplies - all while promoting good planet stewardship.
If these sound like things you value, we probably should be working together. :-)
Compensation for this position: $21.00 per hour
Core business hours: 4:00 am - 12:30 pm, (flexibility to work overtime when required)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)
Responsible for performing cycle counts, audits, and reporting inventory discrepancies. Assist with performing random verification of product movement including the put-away and replenishment processes.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct daily cycle counts, and internal audits for A, B, C, and D product classifications in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist Inventory Control Lead to identify the root cause of inventory discrepancies.
- Communicate inventory discrepancies/issues to Lead.
- Communicate with Lead for daily audits and counting assignment.
- Must be willing to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks including but not limited to cherry pickers and forklifts.
- Perform daily inspection of Powered Industrial Truck lift to make sure equipment is in working condition. Report any safety concerns to analyst, supervisor or manager.
- Evaluate and process product that is not within company quality standards as damage for future disposition.
- Train associates, temporaries, and new hires on how to perform basic warehouse related activities.
- Execute operational activities in accordance with formalized warehouse & distribution management policies and procedures.
- Assist management in resolving warehouse-related issues such as inventory discrepancies, damaged products, etc.
- Provide feed-back to management for process and procedure improvements and assist with the implementation.
- Maintain all warehouse equipment including forklifts, R.F. guns, location racks, computer workstations, etc.
- Involved in performing corrective actions established by warehouse management to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Enter accurate inventory data in Oracle Warehouse and Inventory Management system.
- Maintain preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure effective equipment utilization and safety measures are in place.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Attendance and punctuality are an essential job duty.
CONTACTS:
- Internal: Departmental management, leads, employees
- External: Auditors and Vendor(s)
Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED
- Warehouse & distribution environment
- 6 months – 1 yr related experience or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:
- General knowledge of inventory control, warehouse management, and packaging process and procedures.
- Working knowledge in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control Applications is a plus
- Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology including RF gun navigation is preferred
- Demonstrating ability to proactively work with a variety of situations that impact inventory accuracy.
- Strong math and organization skills.
- Detailed oriented.
- Ability to work in independently and/or group setting
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
Other Special Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical skills is a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and warehouse personnel
- Problem solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- General PC Desktop knowledge and usage required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Infrequent sitting
- Infrequent Pulling/Pushing up to 1500lbs using a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or Power Industrial Truck.
- Frequent walking
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to use RF unit
- Frequent standing
- Prolonged visual acuity necessary to view VDT.
- Infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- Infrequent push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be flexible to work overtime
- Infrequent bending
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume distribution environment