Job Opening: Inventory Associate
Description
Scope of Inventory
Central Supplies supports a wide range of materials, including:
- Repair and machine parts (similar to an automotive parts environment)
- General factory supplies and PPE
- Select laboratory items
- Sanitation and cleaning goods
We currently manage approximately 20,000 unique items and perform over 27,000 individual counts annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel throughout the plant to designated storage locations
- Perform accurate physical counts on assigned inventory items
- Record counts manually or by using a handheld scanning/counting device
- Identify parts correctly by matching identifiers (e.g., motors, bearings, gears, sensors, pumps, chains)
- Straighten, organize, and face shelving and bins while counting
- Shift stored items as needed to verify correct quantities (within safety standards)
- Assist with other related storeroom tasks if required
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to work independently once trained
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable using a handheld device with small buttons and display
- Basic mechanical or parts knowledge is preferred (not in-depth)
- Proven reliability and consistency in previous roles
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, and light lifting