Inventory Specialist I

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist I is primarily responsible for timely handling and entry of receipt data and proper application of marking specifications for incoming raw materials, as well as accurately performing cutting operations for work orders before materials move to the shop floor. This role serves as the single point of contact for raw material issues, follows established procedures, and helps ensure standardized practices are understood and followed. The specialist maintains a clean environment and clear visual workflow in the raw material area. The position involves receiving, tracking, distributing, counting, verifying, and recording materials and supplies; preparing routine administrative paperwork; entering materials into computerized inventory records; assigning stock locations; and picking materials for work orders. It also requires safely using material-cutting equipment and tools, along with forklifts and other material-handling equipment. The specialist follows safety, quality, housekeeping, and company procedures, participates in team and improvement initiatives, and supports a positive, cooperative work environment. This is a full-time position at Marotta Controls’ Parsippany and Montville, New Jersey locations. The stated schedule is eight hours per day, Monday through Friday; overtime and weekend work are required as job duties demand. No travel is expected. The role operates in both a professional office and a manufacturing, machine-shop, shipping, and receiving environment. Pay is $24.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
Familiarity with work orders and shop paperwork.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with personnel at all organizational levels.
Computer literacy, including MS Office and PC experience.
Ability to meet job-required vision screening, including vision and color vision requirements.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as job duties demand.
Employment is conditioned on providing proof of U.S. citizenship and/or any export license required for applicable laws, regulations, executive orders, or government contracts.

Responsibilities

Receive, track, and distribute materials and supplies.
Prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers and materials.
Enter materials received from internal and external locations into stock and computerized records.
Assign primary stock locations as necessary.
Pull or pick stocked items for work orders.
Safely operate and use a Hem Saw, Chop Saw, Belt Sander, and various cutting and hand tools.
Safely operate and use a forklift, overhead crane, pallet jack, and lift table.
Maintain accurate counts and inventory records.
Distribute materials and perform material-handling duties.
Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to meet regulatory and internal system requirements.
Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives and support company initiatives and goals.
Communicate effectively to contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment.
Demonstrate company values and keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
Perform related duties, special projects, and miscellaneous assignments as required.
Keep the work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
Apply marking specifications to incoming raw materials and accurately perform cutting operations for work orders before materials move to the shop floor.
Serve as the single point of contact for raw material issues and follow established standardized procedures.