Cycle Parts Counter

Hyster-Yale Group•Avon, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is hiring a Cycle Parts Counter based in Avon, Indiana. The role performs daily directed cycle counts of approximately 200 or more part locations to maintain inventory record accuracy and achieve a 99% gross cycle count average. It includes recounting and investigating discrepancies, determining root causes, supporting reconciliation efforts, and locating missing parts to ensure bin accuracy. The Cycle Parts Counter verifies and maintains NAFTA country-of-origin labeling requirements, determines country of origin for parts included in planned counts, and processes inventory adjustments in real time in the Warehouse Management System. The role also supports 5S methodologies, hydraulic cleanliness initiatives, and inventory organization through proper labeling, location integrity, and transfer accuracy. The position is critical to maintaining accurate inventory records without disrupting operations for full physical inventory counts. It supports domestic and international compliance requirements affecting inventory distributed across the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Australia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three or more years of work experience; warehouse or inventory control experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Warehouse Management System structure, flow, and distribution operations.
Technical proficiency with RF devices and basic Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheets and graphs.
Lift truck operation experience and ability to safely handle inventory materials.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to perform accurate counts, make sound decisions about inventory discrepancies, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing business needs.
Ability to determine efficient counting methods, identify mixed packaging issues, and recognize factors affecting count accuracy.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate systematic or operational issues and interact with a diverse workforce.
Safety-conscious approach, professionalism, accountability, initiative, and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Two-year Associate degree preferred.
Warehouse or inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily directed cycle counts of approximately 200 or more part locations and work toward a 99% gross cycle count average.
Conduct daily recounts, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and support reconciliation efforts to locate missing parts and ensure bin accuracy.
Verify and maintain NAFTA country-of-origin labeling requirements and determine country of origin for parts included in planned counts.
Process inventory adjustments in real time and maintain accurate records in the Warehouse Management System.
Support 5S methodologies, hydraulic cleanliness initiatives, and inventory organization by maintaining proper labeling, location integrity, and transfer accuracy.
Identify and report inventory, operational, and safety concerns; recommend process and warehouse procedure improvements.
Determine when assistance is needed on difficult counts and research discrepancies within established timelines.
Report inventory errors, recommend reconciliation solutions, and communicate concerns to management.
Support domestic and international compliance requirements affecting inventory distribution.