Inventory Coordinator 1

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Clearwater, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work in process in production. It involves cycle counting, inventory adjustments, and report monitoring. The role requires adding/removing locations in TMM, creating and maintaining inventory accuracy reports, and investigating inventory accuracy with production schedulers. Additionally, the position supports Shipping/Materials, Receiving, and other warehouse areas as needed, and acts as a backup to the Inventory Coordinator role. Safely operating forklifts and other necessary equipment is also a key function. The company, T.O. Plastics, has been manufacturing quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging since 1948 and serves horticulture, medical, and industrial customers globally. They are recognized as a top 100 thermoforming company in North America, focusing on customer needs and offering a full range of design-to-manufacture services.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend basic English is essential for understanding various forms of work directions and safety instructions.
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner.
Proficient and professional email etiquette.
Basic math skills in order to calculate and document reliable product counts and inventory details (including but not limited to counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Strong organization, time management, multitasking, and critical thinking.
Detail oriented and demonstrate both team-based and independent work skills.
Action-oriented; identify a problem and work proactively to correct it.
Good knowledge of T.O. Plastics product.
Computer skills required, including proficient use of Microsoft Office and PC applications.
Understand inventory control concepts and the TOP inventory system/ERP tools.
Ability to pass a forklift driving certification test and operate a forklift safely is required.
High skill level at operating a forklift needed with the ability to operate a forklift safely in a fast-paced environment while carrying small to large loads.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly.
Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function may be required to complete data entry, use technology, and complete other tasks as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience matters. Since 1948, T.O. Plastics has manufactured quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging and provided exceptional service to horticulture, medical and industrial customers around the world. One of the top 100 thermoforming companies in North America, T.O. Plastics delivers value by focusing on customer needs and by offering a full range of services from design-to-manufacture. At T.O. Plastics, we are dedicated to excellence, and we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost-effective solutions for businesses in diverse markets. T.O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota. It is our Mission to “delight and serve our customers with innovative thermoform solutions”.

Responsibilities

Maintains an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work in process in production.
Cycle counting and inventory adjustments.
Report monitoring (production, staging, negative quantity locations).
Adding/removing locations in TMM.
Create and maintain inventory accuracy reports and count statistics.
Provide inventory information to production schedulers and investigate inventory accuracy.
Housekeeping activities; educate teammates on sound inventory control principles.
Execute and document move ticket transfers, filing, and reconciliation.
Support Shipping/Materials as needed.
Help with Receiving and other areas of the warehouse as needed.
Act as a backup to the Inventory Coordinator role and fill in as required.
Safely operates forklifts and other necessary equipment.
Other duties as assigned by position supervisor.