Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling • Johnstown, NY

23h • $22 - $29

About The Position

The Plant Inventory Control Associate accurately maintains daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels in the WMS while ensuring proper inventory rotation and storage. The position carries out inbound and outbound inventory operations using an advanced ERP system and Oracle, and supports inventory integrity through audits, cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and reporting. The role also processes purchase orders, material movements, non-conforming materials, recycling and destruction loads, and works with involved parties to ensure accurate receipts, transfers, and returns.

The associate maintains orderly and efficient warehouse storage, follows FIFO and established inventory procedures, and adheres to safety rules, GMPs, company policies, and quality, housekeeping, and productivity standards. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment and two years of experience in the position. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. A minimum of professional proficiency in a foreign language is required. The position pays $21.91–$29.03 per hour. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in the position.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.
• Comply with applicable safety rules, GMPs, and company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Forklift certification.
• 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of experience working in the position.
• 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Navigate an advanced ERP system to execute daily inbound and outbound inventory operations.
• Create purchase orders for items such as pallets and Airgas.
• Process recycling and destruction loads.
• Maintain finished goods, raw materials, and sub-assembly components according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Process non-conforming materials in Agile.
• Coordinate with involved parties to ensure accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMAs.
• Verify that inventory transaction records are accurate and timely in the company ERP system.
• Complete Oracle transactions for receiving materials into inventory, WIP, or non-conforming inventories.
• Maintain inventory integrity and accuracy through daily audits and a comprehensive cycle-count program.
• Complete Oracle transactions associated with material movements.
• Compile records by SKU, quantity, and sub-inventory; validate EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts; investigate and adjust discrepancies; and report reasons for discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory balance reports covering balances, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution according to supervisor instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory through daily and monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub-organization, RMA, HFI, and WIP.
• Identify expired inventory for disposition (SLOB).
• Maintain product rotation and storage disciplines, including FIFO.
• Maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations, GMPs, and Niagara policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED