POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the receipt, movement, storage and dispositioning of company inventoried materials, instruments and non-stock supplies, performing and maintaining cycle counting activities, and supporting manufacturing and research and development departments with inventory and warehousing requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for processing and fulfilling internal material requests.

• Performs material dispositioning activities, including but not limited to scrap, transfers, and other inventory transactions.

• Replenishes floor stock and laboratory supplies. 

• Ensures processing, delivery, and put-away activities are completed in a timely manner. 

• Executes and maintains cycle counting activities and ensures inventory accuracy.

• Operates material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc.) to fulfill material requests from manufacturing and quality control.

• Issuing and transacting inventory to work orders, projects and sales orders using ERP system

• Drives company vehicles, or assists in the delivery of materials to all corporate campus locations.

• Processes outgoing mail using a USPS certified postage machine.

• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required

o Associate’s level degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Inventory control and warehousing activities in a manufacturing and/or Life Science environment. 

• Valid driver’s license and company insurable driving record required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of material handling equipment, including, but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks

• Knowledge of ERP systems and MRP systems preferred

• Ability to operate/execute basic computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office Suite

o The quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected

• Able to read and comprehend and inventory data and reports 

• Demonstrated aptitude for learning and adhering to standard inventory/material handling techniques and safety precautions as presented 

• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills 

o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of inventory/shipping data

• Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to use material handling equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. This position requires moving/lifting up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing lab environments

o Certain tasks will require work to be performed in walk in cold rooms and freezers