Inventory Control Cycle Counter

About the role

This position works under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person. The Inventory Control Cycle Counter ensures the accuracy of work-in-process, raw material, and finished good inventory records using cycle counting and transaction auditing tools.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile actual counts with specific work-in-process and raw material locations and inventory balances
• Review inventory data for accuracy and compliance with procedures
• Report results of audits and conditions causing errors and omissions in inventory transactions to appropriate management
• Identify parts and/or specific locations of material to be audited and analyzed
• Report incorrect or inadequate part identification found during audit process to department lead or supervisor
• Report damage or unusable inventory found during audit process to appropriate personnel
• Assure that inventory transactions are processed appropriately
• Perform follow up and approval for work-on-process (WIP) audit adjustments
• Identify and adjust cumulative work order errors
• Perform special transactions for alternate routings and bills of materials
• Perform inter-site transactions and audits as required
• Analyze, document, investigate and report inventory discrepancies to identify reasons for variance
• Inform and train operating personnel regarding inventory control methods and procedures as directed
• Provide recommendations for innovations and improvements to all inventory processes, procedures and controls
• Review QAD item set-up, including bill of material and routing to check for accuracy when resolving inventory problems
• Transport raw materials and components from yard to staging area using forklift, pallet jack and golf cart
• Operate forklifts and comply with forklift operational procedures and safety protocols
• Maintain safe work habits, and take immediate action to correct any unsafe conditions that might occur
• Work with department dispatchers to prioritize workloads to achieve acceptable fill rates
• Perform general housekeeping which includes and is not limited to sweeping, painting, and mopping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Able to execute inventory transactions in various applications
• 6 months previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 6 months prior experience using computer inventory control system
• 6 months prior experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be proficient at math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer
• Previous experience reading and using blueprints
• Previous experience operating a forklift

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year prior working experience operating heavy equipment
• 1 year prior working experience using IFS system to receive/issue material to shop orders/receive PO’s

Skills

• The ability to work assigned schedule to include overtime and weekends when required for business needs

Benefits

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, Work Life Support, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, and voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Pay

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG5): $21.92

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

Schedule

Standard Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM