Material Control Specialist (15KS.25)

American States Water Company•Fort Riley, KS

50d

About The Position

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families. We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts. Serving those who serve. United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply. POSITION DEFINITION: The Inventory Coordinator provides administrative support for the warehouses, tool rooms and supply rooms, including: maintaining required inventory levels, ensuring material specifications are met, ensuring the accuracy of quantity and quality of orders, verifying stock and identifying losses, maintaining an organized warehouse layout, loading and unloading orders, expediting receiving, shipping and warehousing of all materials and supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of warehouse inventory or related experience
Demonstrated proficiency with operating a computer and using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, in addition to JD Edwards
Moderate to heavy lifting required. Regularly required to lift up to 50 lbs. and on occasion, to assist moving boxes weighing 100lbs or more
Demonstrated ability to handle moderately complex assignments under general supervision
Valid state driver's license
May include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, lifting, reaching, stooping and crouching, color determination, typing, sitting, reading, speaking and listening.

Responsibilities

Generates, receives and issues requisitions in JD Edwards database for inventory procurements
Works with Corporate office in annual inventory, also works internally verifying accuracy of quantity of inventory, and identifying losses
Investigates discrepancies in inventory and adjust errors - true up inventory dollars
Ensures safety and accountability via specifications, Material data Safety sheet (MSDS), etc.
Backs up Environmental Compliance Coordinator (safety), and QA/QC of fire appurtenances, etc., alongside Subsidiary Fire Marshal
Performs various maintenance work around the facility and pulling on-call duty/ supporting as a secondary Utility Worker
Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
Marks stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
Cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
Determines proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities
Keeps records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment
Generates requisitions in JD Edwards database for inventory procurements
Receives inventory into JD Edwards database
Issues inventory from JD Edwards database based on parts used and charges it to the associated job
Examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
Provides assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers
Coordinates shipping needs via various shipping companies; maintains appropriate records; researches and recommends most efficient/cost-effective methods
Maintains the organization of the loading Dock area to help ensure safety and accessibility
Processes routine items and records, answers phones and takes messages, opens and distributes mail, organizes and maintains files, and verifies information and data for compliance with regulations and procedures
Supports the operations department in data entry and other special projects as required. Assist with day-to-day support of department managers
Receives and counts stock items, and records data manually or using computer
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, and/or storage yards
Verifies inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigates discrepancies or adjust errors
Assists Subsidiary Fire Marshal in monthly inspections of extinguishers and appurtenances
May be required to operate one or more office machines such as, a calculator, copy machine, typewriter, facsimile, computerized mailing and postage metering systems or personal computer
May be required to operate heavy equipment such as, backhoes, dump trucks and forklifts
Works under general supervision
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.
We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year.
To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.
Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

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