About The Position

The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for coordinating manufactured and purchased items in the plant. The role receives, stores, ships, and distributes materials, tools, equipment, and products within the establishment or to external customers. The position supports the Paint, Receiving, and Parts Distribution areas within Operations and reports to the Area Manager. It is a full-time, non-exempt position located at the main location in Knoxville, Iowa, working a second-shift schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The coordinator reads production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to move or distribute; transports and organizes materials; fills requests and distributes stock to production workers; assembles customer orders and performs straightforward assembly in the Kitting Area; records and enters inventory transactions; and uses a vehicle or forklift to transport items. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires safe work practices. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, occasional exposure to vibration, wet or humid conditions, and outside weather, and usually loud noise. Physical tasks include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, using hands and fingers, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education is preferred.
  • Weiler Forklift Operators Certificate.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Prior computer experience and ability to perform simple tasks such as setting tabs, opening and closing files, and using simple formulas.
  • Ability to use Excel and Intuitive to complete job tasks.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
  • Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of related manufacturing experience and/or additional related education is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Convey materials from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
  • Sort and place items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Fill requisitions, work orders, and requests for materials, tools, or other stock items, and distribute items to production workers or assembly lines.
  • Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or convey them to the packing station or shipping department.
  • Perform straightforward assembly in the Kitting Area.
  • Mark materials with identifying information and open bales, crates, and other containers.
  • Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed; weigh or count items to ensure conformance to company standards.
  • Enter records on the computer.
  • Drive a vehicle or forklift to transport stored items from the warehouse to the plant or collect items from multiple locations for shipment.
  • Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.
  • Work safely and follow all safety guidelines.
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