Manufacturing Inventory Associate

Demco•DeForest, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Demco is looking for a detail-minded Manufacturing Inventory Associate to keep materials moving from our warehouse to the production floor. You'll organize and deliver inventory for manufacturing orders, stock work centers with the supplies they need, and help keep our warehouse safe, accurate, and well organized. This is an entry-level position with a clear path forward. You'll build the material handling, inventory accuracy, and systems skills needed to advance to Manufacturing Inventory Specialist. No prior experience is required, and we'll train you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift and stockpicker certification, or willingness to obtain it after hire
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn inventory systems
Strong attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks
Dependable, organized, and eager to learn
Lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Move and handle heavy and bulky materials
Stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day

Nice To Haves

Material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience
Work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Use safe lifting, material handling, and equipment operation practices throughout the warehouse and manufacturing floor
Keep aisles, staging areas, and storage locations clear and organized
Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged racking or packaging, and equipment concerns to your supervisor
Pull, organize, and deliver the right materials in the right quantities to the right work centers for manufacturing orders
Verify item numbers, quantities, and locations against the work order before disbursing materials
Spot discrepancies in count, location, labeling, or condition, and flag them to your supervisor for investigation
Use inventory on a First In, First Out (FIFO) basis so older stock is used first
Stage and deliver materials on time so work centers run without delays
Pull support items such as packaging and restock boxes
Move completed shipments from work centers to shipping as needed
Consolidate raw materials to maximize warehouse space and keep locations accurate
Assist in other areas of the facility as needed
Communicate with work center operators and supervisors about material needs, priorities, and shortages
Coordinate with receiving, inventory, and shipping team members to keep materials flowing between departments
Learn from experienced inventory team members and take advantage of cross-training opportunities
Suggest ideas to improve material flow, storage, and organization
Develop working knowledge of inventory systems, transactions, and cycle counting to prepare for advanced responsibilities