Inventory Handler: Weekdays

Viaflex, Inc.•Brandon, SD

About The Position

The Inventory Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing materials to support production work centers. The role ensures production has the materials and supplies needed to manufacture products and meet production schedules efficiently. Duties include handling large quantities of raw materials, inspecting and storing boxed materials, coordinating storage and staging with other departments, and targeting raw materials to optimize the use of partial goods. Depending on the division, the position may involve operating a forklift, company pickup truck, or railcar material-handling equipment, and pulling samples of incoming materials. The Inventory Handler maintains accurate inventory records and paperwork, supports improvement efforts, follows safety and ergonomic standards, and promotes the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and pass a DOT exam every two years. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. The work environment is normally an office environment, with occasional entry into production areas where there may be noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Three or more years of production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and pass the DOT exam every two years.
Depending on the division, ability to operate a forklift, pallet mover, and hoist equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
High level of responsibility when handling large quantities of high-value raw materials.
Good organizational skills.
Well-developed problem-analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work as a self-motivated team player with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach.

Responsibilities

Perform cycle and inventory counts of raw materials and inventory locations as required.
Follow department processes to maintain inventory accuracy.
Verify established criteria and supply materials to production work centers.
Transport materials or finished products between work centers or to appropriate storage locations.
Complete required paperwork according to process.
Depending on the division, operate a forklift or company pickup truck.
Participate in production improvement initiatives and lead or participate in department improvement activities.
Demonstrate Viaflex Team Member Values in daily actions.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
Perform comparable or related duties and assist in other areas as needed.
Learn, understand, continuously improve, and promote the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
Contribute to the team and assigned tasks in an above-average manner.
Continuously pursue opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
Unload, inspect, and store large, boxed materials.
Handle large quantities of raw materials.
Depending on the division, operate railcar material-handling equipment and pull samples of incoming materials.
Coordinate storage and staging with other departments.
Target raw materials to optimize the use of partial goods.