Inventory Control (Mon-Thurs 5:30AM-4:00PM)

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To maintain the quality and accuracy of the inventory within the Distribution Center.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Inspects products in locations, ensuring that amount is correct and the items are labeled correctly.
• Researches inventory discrepancies using the warehouse management system(s).
• Performs daily audits to ensure accuracy of received quantities.
• Completes all slotting requirements for incoming new items.
• Reviews products with questions on a daily basis and follows up with solutions.
• Runs assigned reports on a daily basis to find potential errors such as inner pack quantity errors, missing weight or dimensions, and locked cases.
• Documents all errors found during research pertaining to identified Stock Keeping Units (SKUs).
• Maintains all locations and space utilization within the bulk storage areas.
• Affords assistance with reserve to active/active to reserve location modifications, as needed.
• Completes all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and practices.
• Fulfills standard operating procedures when performing job.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management.
• Collaborates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a distribution center environment.
• Ability to work a varied schedule based upon business needs.
• Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
• At least 6 months experience with AS400 or similar system.
• At least 6 months data entry experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 70-100 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.