Inventory Control Clerk

Huhtamaki•De Soto, KS

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Summary This role in Equipment Manufacturing will work as part of the Inventory group to receive, stock, pick, and ship machine components and raw materials to supply both our internal operations and external customers. This person will regularly use computer systems and equipment commonly including forklifts, ladders/rolling platforms, manual/assisted material handling equipment, miter saw, cordless drills, among other tools. This person must function well in a team environment using good communication skills and be self-motivated to remain productive while balancing concurrent responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be safety-minded and unafraid to address potential safety hazards with individuals and management
Highly organized and detail oriented
Familiar with inventory management or manufacturing best practices
Manage and prioritize concurrent tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities
Able to conduct oneself with professionalism in any situation
Have a strong work ethic and be a team player, ready to help others within and outside of the department
Able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication
Must be a strong and methodical problem-solver and able to suggest and solicit potential solutions when discussing problems with peers and management
Must be able to read a ruler and a tape measure accurately to 1/8th of an inch
Must be able to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division without the use of a calculator
Must have experience operating inventory management/ERP software and able to comfortably use common software like MS Word, MS Excel, & MS Outlook to perform daily activities
High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years shipping, receiving, material handling, or inventory control related experience
Previous forklift certification
Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, plus have adequate hearing and visual acuity
Must be able to understand both written and spoken instruction
The Shipping/Receiving Clerk role primarily works in a warehouse environment, with regular trips outside throughout the year to load and unload materials from a rail dock.
Role requires the ability to stand or walk for long periods, up to 70% to 85% of the workday with intermittent changes in activity
Role requires the ability to reach above and below the shoulders, twist at waist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and climb stairs
Designated areas have strictly enforced PPE requirements
Frequently, it will be necessary to lift up to 35 LBS, requiring proper lifting techniques and/or material handling equipment and PPE.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read engineering prints and understand measurements and tolerances is a plus
Experience with BPCS is a plus
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Lean and/or Continuous Improvement training is a plus
Experience as a team lead is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform all duties with safety as the top priority
Performs material handling, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and clerical duties
Operates material handling equipment daily – prior fork lift experience required. Must become certified to use standup forklifts
Picks and issues parts to shop orders for Production, Maintenance, Machining, and Assembly as well as picking and shipping parts for customer orders
Prepares product for shipment to customers including packaging and crating of product and preparing shipping documentation
Prepare product for shipping to and receiving product from external process vendors, assist Buyer by processing material returns to vendors
Coordinates and arranges shipping for domestic and international orders with or without the assistance of a 3PL/freight forwarder or freight broker.
Accurately receives, processes, and stocks product for ensuring optimal inventory control
Participates in departmental Lean and Continuous Improvement events
Supports inventory cycle count audit process
Works closely with planning team, communicating inventory discrepancies and assists in the investigation and problem solving of inventory issues
Daily perform routine data entry, answer telephones, instant messages, and answer emails
Other duties as assigned