INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

About the role

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is looking to add a Full Time Inventory Control Specialist to our team in Prentice, Wi. The main responsibilities will be to ensure comprehensive inventory control of lumber materials. Join a family-owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in the lumber industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and submit daily cycle counts of lumber material for review and reconciliation.
• Correctly match the bay markers to material placed in that specific bay.
• Operate a forklift to move lumber material to the correct bay or location as needed.
• Assist the inventory team with projects and initiatives.
• Participate in annual physical inventories.
• Inspect and report quality or inventory issues with products.
• Verify correct labeling on product.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and research tag history to determine root cause of inventory discrepancies.
• Verify stock rotation for first in-first out.
• Count inventory based on weekly goals.
• Utilize scanning device and computer.
• Navigate internal system for tracking and to add or remove material or packs and make adjustments.

Qualifications

• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and ability to navigate and acquire skills to use internal systems.
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of an organization.
• Mathematical skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous lumber yard experience and understanding of lumber manufacturing and product flow preferred.

Work Environment

• Exposure to bark, sawdust, and fluctuating seasonal temperatures (hot, cold, humid).
• Work is performed 90% in outdoor lumber yard areas and 10% in an indoor office setting.
• This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands

• Stand or walk for extended periods (8-12-hour shifts).
• Climb and descend steps, stairways, or ladders several times per shift.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and use hand tools.

Schedule

7am-3pm