Cycle Parts Counter

About the role

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, seeks an exceptional and talented Cycle Parts Counter based out of their Avon, Indiana facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily directed cycle counts (approximately 200+ part locations per day) to maintain inventory record accuracy and achieve a 99% gross cycle count average.
• Conduct daily recounts, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and support reconciliation efforts to locate lost parts and ensure bin accuracy.
• Verify and maintain NAFTA country-of-origin labeling requirements and determine the country of origin for parts included in planned counts.
• Process inventory adjustments in real time while ensuring accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System.
• Support 5S methodologies, hydraulic cleanliness initiatives, and inventory organization by maintaining proper labeling, location integrity, and transfer accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned while identifying and reporting inventory, operational, and safety concerns.

Requirements

• A highly motivated individual who understands the impact of count accuracy on inventory records and operational performance.
• A detail-oriented individual with the ability to perform accurate counts and make sound decisions regarding inventory discrepancies.
• Able to manage workload priorities and adjust to changing business needs and circumstances.
• Able to determine efficient counting methods, identify mixed packaging issues, and recognize factors affecting count accuracy.
• Effective at communicating potential systematic or operational issues and recommending process improvements.
• Safety-conscious with the ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.
• A skilled communicator who can effectively interact with a diverse workforce.
• A safety-focused leader committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• A team player who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and initiative.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A two-year Associate degree preferred.
• Three or more years of work experience, preferably in a warehouse or inventory control environment.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) structure, flow, and distribution operations.
• Technical proficiency using RF devices and basic Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheets and graphs.
• Lift truck operation experience and the ability to safely handle inventory materials.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Additional Information

• This position is critical to maintaining accurate inventory records without disrupting operations for full physical inventory counts.
• Inventory adjustments are processed directly from count results; therefore, count accuracy is essential.
• Responsible for determining when assistance is needed on difficult counts and researching discrepancies within established timelines.
• Recommend warehouse procedure improvements that increase inventory and bin-count accuracy.
• Responsible for reporting inventory errors, recommending reconciliation solutions, and communicating concerns to management.
• Supports domestic and international compliance requirements impacting inventory distributed throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Australia.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive work environment.
• Hybrid work option.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).