Warehouse Attendant

Job Summary

In this role, you will coordinate the efforts to ensure inventory levels and reporting are accurate. Coordinates the flow of materials through any applicable warehouses to ensure prompt supply to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate, perform, and process SAP virtual inventory.
• Collaborate with material handlers and provide training as needed to ensure accurate goods movements.
• Conduct accurate inventories as scheduled for internal and external warehouses.
• Coordinate the material readiness process from the Warehouse to ensure prompt supply of materials to production areas.
• Analyze inventory levels and material locations on a monthly basis utilizing systems technology.
• Identify and discard expired materials.
• Work with team members to coordinate the flow of material to and from external warehouses as applicable.
• Ensure that raw material Kanban levels are being followed and executed as designed.
• Identify and implement cost savings ideas in all areas of the business that the incumbent is responsible to manage.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Perform special studies as requested or required within all areas of responsibility.
• Consistently abide by and promote the plant safety program, quality and lean initiatives, training program and SOPs.
• Create inventory adjustments, compile the end of month inventory reconciliation, increase the inventory accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a database for inventory projection.
• Review obsolescence risks and coordinate the destruction process.
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned relevant to the position/company.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities.
• Be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
• Operate a manual hand truck and Forklift.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

No minimum required. Minimum 2 years of Warehouse experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of barcode, scanners, and RF devices.
• Basic to intermediate English proficiency preferred, including reading, writing, and speaking skills.

License and Certifications

Active and valid driver's license required. Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Stand and walk for 8-12 hrs. per shift.
• Occasional above shoulder height work.
• Occasional stretching and arm extension for work related tasks/assignments.
• Occasional bending and twisting as required by the job.
• May be expected to work all plant shutdowns.
• Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work overtime shifts as directed.