Production depends on the right materials being in the right place when they are needed. As the Inventory/Materials Handler you take care of the daily receiving, tracking, storage, ordering and distribution of the materials used across our production operation, keep the inventory records accurate, and make sure every department has what it needs to run.
You work closely with production, purchasing, vendors and other departments to keep counts right and resolve discrepancies, from verifying a delivery against its purchase order to the monthly physical count. The role suits someone self-motivated, organized and attentive to detail who is comfortable working independently.
The schedule is Monday to Friday on the day shift, full-time and on-site in DeLand.
What you will do
- Receive incoming materials and verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices and packing slips
- Count, weigh and inspect incoming materials for quantity and condition
- Enter and process inventory transactions for materials received, issued, transferred and distributed
- Create purchase orders and order the routine materials and supplies daily production needs
- Monitor inventory levels so adequate materials are on hand to support production
- Organize, label, store and maintain inventory in its designated warehouse areas
- Distribute materials and supplies to production departments as needed
- Perform routine cycle counts, research and resolve discrepancies, and take part in the monthly physical inventory
- Coordinate inventory transfers between company buildings and departments, and communicate with vendors on orders, deliveries and material needs
- Prepare and ship packages using UPS WorldShip, FedEx and other shipping systems
- Safely operate forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment as authorized
- Keep accurate inventory documentation and a clean, organized and safe warehouse
What you bring
- Previous warehouse, inventory, shipping and receiving, or material-handling experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic math and computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications
- Able to enter data accurately and maintain inventory records
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to work independently, prioritize and follow through on assigned tasks
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Able to safely lift, move and handle materials as the position requires
- Willing and able to become forklift certified
Nice to have
- At least one year of related warehouse or inventory experience
- Experience with inventory management or ERP systems
- Forklift and pallet jack experience
- Experience with UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping systems
- Experience creating purchase orders and working with vendors
- Experience in a manufacturing, printing, direct mail or production environment
