POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the receipt, movement, storage and dispositioning of company inventoried materials, instruments and non-stock supplies, performing and maintaining cycle counting activities, and supporting manufacturing and research and development departments with inventory and warehousing requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for processing and fulfilling internal material requests.
* Performs material dispositioning activities, including but not limited to scrap, transfers, and other inventory transactions.
* Replenishes floor stock and laboratory supplies.
* Ensures processing, delivery, and put-away activities are completed in a timely manner.
* Executes and maintains cycle counting activities and ensures inventory accuracy.
* Operates material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc.) to fulfill material requests from manufacturing and quality control.
* Issuing and transacting inventory to work orders, projects and sales orders using ERP system
* Drives company vehicles, or assists in the delivery of materials to all corporate campus locations.
* Processes outgoing mail using a USPS certified postage machine.
* Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
* High school diploma required
o Associate's level degree or equivalent experience preferred
* Minimum 2 years of experience with Inventory control and warehousing activities in a manufacturing and/or Life Science environment.
* Valid driver's license and company insurable driving record required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Demonstrated proficiency in the use of material handling equipment, including, but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks
* Knowledge of ERP systems and MRP systems preferred
* Ability to operate/execute basic computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office Suite
o The quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected
* Able to read and comprehend and inventory data and reports
* Demonstrated aptitude for learning and adhering to standard inventory/material handling techniques and safety precautions as presented
* Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of inventory/shipping data
* Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities
* Ability to lift 50 lbs.
* Ability to use material handling equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. This position requires moving/lifting up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* This position is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing lab environments
o Certain tasks will require work to be performed in walk in cold rooms and freezers