1st Shift Inventory Cycle Counter starting at $17/hr. (or more) depending on experience
About The Position
Anchor Fabrication has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Inventory Cycle Counter in our Shipping department. Position Summary: The Inventory Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within a fabrication environment by performing daily cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement in material handling processes. This role ensures that raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, and consumables are correctly tracked to support production efficiency and on-time delivery. This role is vital to ensuring our customers’ needs are consistently met, promoting our company’s continued strong national growth.
Requirements
- Have 1 + year of shipping/receiving experience at minimum.
- Ability to correctly label bins, bags, and pallets with identification information
- Minimal computer skills needed.
- Experience with inventory management and material handling
- Ability to correctly match electronic component part numbers to numbers listed on work orders printed on paper or on a computer screen
- Good attendance, communication skills, work ethic, and flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Desired 1 + years of forklift experience.
- Satisfactorily pass in-company forklift certification program
Responsibilities
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycles count on raw materials (steel, aluminum, bar stock, sheet metal), fabricated components, hardware, and consumables.
- Verify quantities for WIP items are staged on the shop floor and in storage locations.
- Ensure accurate labeling, bin locations, and part numbers for all materials.
- Assist with full physical inventory when required.
- Communicate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department, and other Supervisors on material status (shortages, discrepancies, roadblocks).
- Research and resolve inventory variances by working with Purchasing, Production, and Warehouse teams.
- Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing, or warehouse optimization initiatives.
- Take part in 8D and other root cause and corrective analysis for inventory error.
- Move, weigh, and measure materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, or scales as required.
- Organize and maintain inventory storage areas to ensure proper FIFO/FEFO and accessibility.
- Perform other related duties as instructed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
