Inventory

FERGUSON•Waterloo, IA

13d•$15 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier of quality products for various industries since 1953, is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of inventory through physical counts, discrepancy research, and process audits. The associate will also guide quality assurance processes, develop reports, and contribute to the improvement of technical QA and control systems. Adherence to company compliance and HSE policies is essential. Ferguson is committed to building better infrastructure, homes, and businesses by making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson fosters a community of proud associates dedicated to building something meaningful and offering a career to be proud of.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Dedication to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in inventory control, quality assurance, or a related field is preferred.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled physical counts of inventory to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Research and resolve inventory discrepancies involving products and quantities.
Conduct and document audits of the receiving and put-away processes, and assist with both internal and external audits.
Maintain inventory accuracy, adhering strictly to established protocols and standards.
Guide quality assurance processes, tools, and quality standards with industrial teams to achieve flawless outcomes.
Develop and improve reports evaluating standards or specialized testing methods to ensure results meet or exceed quality, timing, and cost standards.
Contribute to the development of protocols for the implementation and maintenance of technical QA and control systems for production processes.
Assist in audits and review quality data according to existing procedures, detailing results in the required format.
Coordinate data for technical documentation to enable the quality methods function to calibrate and refine methodologies, crafting continuous improvement impacts.
Adhere to company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ensure regular and reliable attendance to support team and operational success.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the team.