Inventory Control Clerk/Water Striderr
About The Position
The Inventory Control Technician (Water Strider) is a 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 reports to the Senior Manager Production Planning. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Applicants must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62. The employee must be able to perform the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet U.S. export control requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and reaching; regular hand use, talking, and hearing; occasional climbing or balancing; and use of a PC.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in inventory control, materials handling, or manufacturing.
- Previous inventory control experience.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems.
- Familiarity with Lean/5S.
Responsibilities
- Replenish materials to production lines based on kanban signals, work-in-process 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.
- Accurately record material movements in ERP/MES systems.
- Maintain the 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 into inventory accuracy.
- Follow safety guidelines and material-handling procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
