Inventory Associate

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Columbia, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate performs inventory control and stockroom functions for explosives, drilling accessories, general consumables, and operational supplies. This position receives, verifies, issues, stocks, counts, and records materials; supports safe and compliant storage; and operates material-handling and drill-bit sharpening equipment as assigned. This position reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates closely with the Purchasing Manager and site operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two to three years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or related operational experience preferred.
Forklift and skid steer certification required or must be obtained through Company-provided training.
Valid state driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to meet Company Standard MVR requirements required.
Must successfully complete required pre-employment physical examination and drug/alcohol testing.
Must successfully complete the required ATF criminal background check.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operating environment.
Professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Working knowledge of inventory systems, databases, email, and Microsoft applications, including spreadsheets; experience with Acumatica WMS or AIMS preferred.
Ability to safely operate a forklift, skid steer, drill-bit sharpening machine, and related material-handling equipment, or successfully complete required training.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, with stooping and bending approximately 30 to 40 percent of the time.
Must be able to repeatedly lift and move items weighing 40 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and enter trucks or trailers and, when required, work on top of a truck approximately 10 to 13 feet above the ground.
Ability to tolerate excess noise and strenuous working conditions while safely performing assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of explosives products, drilling accessories, stock supplies, or related industry materials preferred but not required.
Flexibility to work overtime, early starts, or adjusted schedules as operational and customer needs require.

Responsibilities

Performs daily inventory counts for explosives, drilling accessories, consumables, and other assigned materials.
Processes Pick Tickets and inventory transactions in AIMS and Acumatica WMS, ensuring incoming and outgoing quantities, product descriptions, sizes, date codes, and job numbers are accurate.
Receives materials and verifies quantities against bills of lading, purchase orders, and system documents; unpacks, inspects, labels, stocks, and reports shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
Issues and disperses supplies in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintains adequate assigned inventory levels.
Communicate inventory discrepancies, replenishment needs, and stock recommendations to the Operations Manager, Purchasing Manager, and other appropriate personnel.
Loads, unloads, moves, and restocks explosives products, drilling accessories, and supplies using forklifts, skid steers, or other approved material-handling equipment.
Maintains stockrooms and storage magazines in a clean, orderly, and logically arranged condition and supports compliance with applicable safety and security standards.
Sets up and safely operates the drill-bit sharpening machine; evaluates returned bits, follows work-order priorities, sharpens or identifies items for disposal, and completes required preventive maintenance.
Maintains accurate inventory logs, records, and supporting documentation and performs routine computer work including data entry, email, virtual calls, and spreadsheet use.
Manages multiple priorities, identifies practical solutions to inventory issues, attends required meetings and training, and performs other related duties as assigned.