Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist
Irwin, PA
Starting Wage of $20.50+ based off experience
5am - 3:30pm, Monday - Thursday
4 DAY WORK WEEK!
Only 1 opening available - Apply Immediately if Interested

About the Position

We are hiring an Inventory Specialist in Irwin, PA to support inventory control, order picking, materials management, and tool room operations in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will help maintain accurate inventory, keep production materials and tooling available, and support on-time customer shipments.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Order Fulfillment

• Generate picklists, print sales orders, and pick customer orders to meet scheduled ship dates.
• Stock shelves, verify quantities, and complete cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Process bin transfers in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies and work daily with cost accounting to resolve issues.
• Support the annual financial inventory audit.
• Process return material authorization (RMA) picklists and return items to the appropriate inventory bins.
• Incorporate rush orders and items requiring rework into the material flow according to work instructions.
• Operate forklifts and WAVE material-handling equipment as needed.

Production & Materials Coordination

• Release and issue production jobs, update quantities and dates, and track work orders throughout the shop.
• Issue castings and finished parts, and maintain casting inventory.
• Track upcoming work orders up to three months in advance.
• Verify surface-finish requirements for polishing work orders.
• Close production operations, record scrap, and reissue work orders as needed.
• Provide backup support for production releases and scrap reporting.

Tool Room Management

• Manage tool room inventory, including purchased products and consignment stock.
• Order tooling for upcoming jobs through the material requirements planning (MRP) system.
• Update tooling prices and supplier quotes in MRP.
• Coordinate the repair or replacement of damaged tools and manage tool grinding and resharpening.
• Obtain new products for machine shop testing.
• Provide backup support for saw and paint work centers as assigned.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Train Material Coordinators and other employees on assigned tasks.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company's inventory items.
• Follow 5S workplace organization practices to maintain an orderly work area.
• Identify opportunities to improve material handling efficiency and reduce costs.
• Complete additional duties within your skill set as assigned by a supervisor or management.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

• Monday–Thursday schedule with three-day weekends
• Early first shift that leaves your evenings open
• Starting pay of $20.50+ per hour
• A varied role supporting inventory, manufacturing, and tool room operations
• Opportunities to share your knowledge, train coworkers, and contribute ideas for process improvements
• Comprehensive and incredible benefit package

Pre-Employment
Candidates selected for the position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening prior to beginning employment.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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