Inventory Control Assistant

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DBA VIRGINIA PORT A•Portsmouth, VA

5d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The main objective of this position is to manage the spare parts inventory that supports the Maintenance and Operations departments. This includes receiving, putting away, picking, and delivering parts. This position will also ensure inventory levels are accurate and that spare parts are stored and handled properly. The ideal candidate is comfortable driving a forklift, driving a truck, working in a warehouse environment and using computers to enter data.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license; Transportation Worker Identification Credential
One year of relevant experience.
High level of proficiency in performing job-specific tasks within inventory management systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel and Outlook.
Capable of operating a forklift.
Capable of driving a truck to make deliveries in support of operational needs.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all security, safety and environmental regulations and policies within work area at all times. This includes properly addressing issues through action or reporting issues and concerns to Manager
Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments and deliveries
Applies knowledge of inventory system to complete basic tasks such as receiving, storing, picking, issuing, and cycle counting inventory items
Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and contacts shipper to rectify damages and shortages
Puts away parts to designated location; picks parts and prepare for delivery
Issues parts to Maintenance and other departments using inventory system
Drives delivery vehicle to transport parts to terminal locations throughout Hampton Roads, including the loading and unloading of parts and materials
Records and monitors all items with shelf-life daily and notify appropriate personnel when material has expired
Prepares monthly reports for cycle count and pick-lists count for monthly highlights
Provides customers with timely updates on the status of their orders, including backorders, delays, or fulfillment issues
Works with other departments to ensure inventory needs are met
Other duties as assigned