Inventory Control Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE: Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems. Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Unloads trucks of all boxes, drums, returned merchandise, and any other inbound freight, documenting any damages or missing products.
• Receives incoming items according to the most recent procedure.
• All material received must be inspected for damage, use of proper pallets, and accuracy to packing list prior to signing the delivery receipt.
• Will work with plant Buyer/Planner if there are any issues with incoming materials.
• All raw materials received must be properly receipted into Chempax and moved to its designated area within 24 hours.
• Sorts and routes all items to the proper in-plant department.
• Acts on returned goods within 24 hours from notification of the disposition of such goods.
• Stages components to allow the manufacturing floor to fulfill the production schedule in a timely basis.
• Removes and puts away QA approved finished goods throughout the day as needed.
• Maintains assigned stock and overflow areas by keeping inventory rotated and fronted.
• Controls access and inventory position of all DEA regulated material(s).
• Performs cycle counting according to the assigned schedule. Documents and resolves discrepancies.
• Takes part in year-end inventory process.
• Pulls and disposes of short-dated items as directed.
• Maintains equipment in good working order.
• Performs daily inspections on lift truck, and picker and uses them properly. All lift truck operators are to inspect equipment prior to use, unless the equipment was inspected that same day by another trained operator.
• All proper safety rules for operating a lift truck or picker are to be followed as trained, safety belts or harnesses, inspections, load carrying etc.
• Maintains working knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the storage and transportation of all RICCA CHEMICAL products, particularly those governing Hazardous Materials.
• Prioritizes work in a timely manner as the day progresses to ensure completion of all daily responsibilities.
• Utilizes the computers to produce the tasks/information needed.
• Consistently meets/exceeds standards assigned within Functional Training Document (FTD) program.
• Any other tasks deemed necessary.
• Commitment to the organizations values; High Standards, Bias for Action, Teamwork, Customer Obsession, Trust, Accountability, Innovation and Growth & Learning.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock.
• Receiving, stocking, and stacking.
• Pulling, packing, and loading.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge or experience in warehouse procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications and basic mathematics and computer skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills.