Inventory Associate- Hybrid Schedule
Central Garden and Pet - Fort Wayne, IN
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Description Title: Inventory Associate-Hybrid Schedule Reports To: Sr. Supply Chain Manager Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 11:00am-730pm; OT will be required during peak season. The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records in a manufacturing environment. This role involves tracking and organizing inventory, conducting regular audits, and ensuring that materials, parts, and products are accurately recorded and stored. The Inventory Associate plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing process by ensuring that necessary items are available and accounted for, contributing to efficient production operations. Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with the receiving of shipments, verifying that the correct items and quantities have been delivered. Properly label and store materials in designated areas, following organizational procedures. * Use Production Plan spreadsheet and workorders to pull material shells for production. * Prepare and distribute materials, parts, or products to production lines as needed, ensuring that the correct items are delivered in a timely manner to support manufacturing schedules. * Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies. * Work closely with production and shipping departments to coordinate inventory needs and ensure smooth operations. * Support other production and warehouse functions as needed. * Other duties as requested, including general housekeeping of plant/warehouse. Required Skills: * Prior inventory experience required. * Proficient in basic math, counting and basic math equations. * Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills; interaction with a variety of skill and experience levels within the organization. * Comfortable looking up information in various databases (training provided). Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel). * Ability to complete tasks accurately as assigned with a sense of urgency. * Prior forklift operator experience preferred; Must be willing to be trained and certified to operate a forklift Physical Requirements: * Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours continually, over an 8-hour shift, with 2-15-minute breaks. * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Education & Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent * Prior work in a plant or manufacturing setting * Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
Created: 2024-10-07