Inventory Specialist I

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc•Johnstown, PA

5d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

At Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc., every component matters. As an Inventory Specialist I in Johnstown, PA, you will play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, supplies, and finished goods are accurately received, stored, tracked, and issued. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing production kits, and helping keep critical manufacturing activities running efficiently. Your work will directly support the delivery of advanced defense technologies that serve customers around the world.

Requirements

High School Diploma/general education degree (GED) required.
6 months inventory related experience required.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team is necessary.
Must be able to certify on and use daily Fork Trucks, Pallet Jacks and other powered industrial trucks.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to concentrate, follow attention to detail, multi-task, and use independent judgment and discretion.
Frequently required to see, hear, sit, stand stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, bend/reach, climb ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to communicate through both verbal and written communication.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Operation of fork truck.
Ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.
Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control. A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.

Responsibilities

Count, sort, or weigh if discrepancy when filling Production Orders / Work Orders.
Mark identifying codes and information of material lots per policy and procedure.
Store articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size, or type of material.
Fill Work Orders, Production Orders by pick list or issue supplies from stock while maintaining database.
Sign router with employee number to verify that quality control and count accuracy has been completed.
Distribute stock among production workers and move or transport materials or supplies to other departments.
Utilize computer system for adjustments of inventory counts, stock records, location changes, and damaged goods.
Receive and stock work in process (WIP) finished goods. Maintain an accurate running inventory of all finished goods.
Maintain accurate inventory and other stock records in the ERP system while practicing FIFO.
Maintain good intercompany communication with all departments. Production/Planning/Procurement/Quality.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move, convey or hoist material for kitting.
Perform activities necessary to support production requirements for finished goods.
Fill parts shortages as required.
Perform “Return to Stock” procedures as required.
Assist shipping and receiving, when required, to include loading and off-loading.