Inventory-Warehouse Associate

About the Role

The Inventory & Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, organizing, issuing, and maintaining inventory to support manufacturing operations. This position ensures timely material movement, maintains accurate inventory records, and supports efficient warehouse operations while promoting a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Count, label, and organize inventory items to support efficient storage and retrieval.
• Enter relevant information into the company’s inventory management system.
• Pick and issue job kits according to production work orders while maintaining required documentation.
• Operate manual and automated material-handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and hand trucks, to move, stack, and organize inventory.
• Perform regular inventory counts, maintain accurate inventory records, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and meet productivity goals.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding inventory status, incoming orders, and operational issues.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline inventory processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency within the inventory management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including safety pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and inventory management software or ERP systems.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting and inventory transactions.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle materials for extended periods.
• Must frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Requires repetitive hand and wrist movements, the ability to communicate effectively with others, and the ability to read labels, computer screens, and inventory documentation.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Corrective lenses may be used as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a warehouse and manufacturing environment and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, varying temperatures, and other typical manufacturing/warehouse conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Pay

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour