INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST II

CCI CAPCO•Grand Junction, CO

2h•$20 - $22

About The Position

Valor is a manufacturing company that delivers solutions to government agencies. The Inventory Control Specialist II manages inventory and materials supporting manufacturing operations, including receiving, issuing, storing, counting, inspecting, and shipping goods. The role works with warehouse and production teams, Receiving Inspection, buyers, carriers, and other departments to maintain accurate inventory, meet production demands, and resolve discrepancies. The position also supports shipping and receiving activities, maintains the physical security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E), operates material-handling equipment, and participates in assigned demilitarization work. The specialist is expected to follow standard operating procedures, safety and quality requirements, Lean 5S practices, and the AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems. The role includes training junior team members and performing other duties as assigned. The job posting lists a November 30, 2026 application deadline, noting that the role may close sooner if filled. It also states that an internal candidate has been identified for promotion into the role.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or holder of a Permanent Resident Card.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass all initial and subsequent background checks and drug screenings.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Proficiency with 10-key and Microsoft Office products.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain Valor internal forklift certification through its PIT Program within 30 days of the start date.
3–5 years of experience in a warehouse or inventory position for a manufacturing facility.
3–5 years of material-handling equipment experience.
Knowledge and basic ability to use handheld power tools, such as a bandsaw and other cutting equipment.
1–2 years of audit and inventory experience.

Responsibilities

Optimize inventory, reduce excess inventory, control costs, and manage storage and warehouse inventories in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Accurately issue, receive, inventory, and warehouse materials and supplies for manufacturing operations.
Monitor material quantities proactively to support daily demand and production schedules.
Identify compliant disposition solutions for obsolete or shelf-life-controlled inventory.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Work outdoors as needed year-round to move materials between buildings, receive trucks, and transport or store materials and equipment.
Collaborate with Receiving Inspection team members in Quality Assurance to expedite material releases in accordance with production demands.
Notify the Buyer when defective goods are received or identified in inventory, and maintain a designated area for defective goods pending disposition.
Train junior team members and maintain safety and quality standards.
Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, orders, or other records to verify accuracy.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain stock inventory.
Prepare work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders, and other documents to route materials.
Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to materials for shipping using hand tools, power tools, or a postage meter.
Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping.
Communicate with department team members to resolve damages, shortages, or specification nonconformance.
Deliver or route materials to departments using a hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
Communicate with carrier representatives to arrange or provide instructions for shipping and delivery.
Complete receiving requirements by physically counting incoming materials, reconciling packing slips, validating purchase orders, and visually inspecting components.
Ensure inventory counts are completed as scheduled.
Conduct regular cycle counts of the entire inventory and provide reports to management.
Facilitate outbound shipments as required and directed.
Ensure physical security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E), including Security Risk Categories, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Safely operate a forklift or hand truck to load and unload freight.
Move freight, stock, and recyclables to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, vehicles, and containers.
Participate in demilitarization of sensitive items as assigned.
Support Lean 5S initiatives to keep the workplace clean, uncluttered, safe, and organized, reduce waste, and optimize productivity.
Work within AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems while observing applicable aerospace- and defense-specific requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.