Inventory Control Clerk/Water Strider

B.E. Meyers • Redmond, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Technician (Water Strider) is a key floor-operations role supporting accurate, timely, and efficient inventory flow throughout the production environment. The position supports continuous manufacturing operations by delivering materials to point of use, maintaining real-time inventory accuracy, and resolving material issues before they affect production. The role is expected to be onsite and requires meeting U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62: a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Demonstrated prior experience with computers and basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Must love guns.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inventory control, materials handling, or manufacturing.
• Previous inventory control experience.
• Familiarity with Lean/5S.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Replenish materials to production lines based on kanban signals, WIP movement, and production schedules.
• Perform floor-level inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor consumption rates and communicate shortages, risks, or excess inventory.
• Stage, move, and organize materials to support continuous flow and prevent interruptions.
• Record material movements accurately in ERP/MES systems.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of floor storage, supermarkets, and kanban areas.
• Partner with warehouse, planning, and manufacturing staff to resolve material issues.
• Support cycle counts and participate in root-cause investigations for inventory accuracy.
• Follow safety guidelines and material-handling procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED