What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Inventory Associate position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records in a Warehouse Management System in a manufacturing environment. This role involves tracking and organizing inventory, conducting regular audits, and ensuring that materials, parts, and products are accurately recorded and stored. The Inventory Associate plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing process by ensuring that necessary items are available and accounted for, contributing to efficient production operations. Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.WORK SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm; OT will be required during peak season (team currently on 5am-3:30pm)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist with the receiving of shipments, verifying that the correct items and quantities have been delivered.
- Use SAP reports to pull materials and shells for production.
- Properly label and store materials in designated areas, following organizational procedures.
- Use Production Plan spreadsheet and workorders to pull material shells for production.
- Prepare and distribute materials, parts, or products to production lines as needed, ensuring that the correct items are delivered in a timely manner to support manufacturing schedules.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Work closely with production and shipping departments to coordinate inventory needs and ensure smooth operations.
- Support other production and warehouse functions as needed.
- Other duties as requested, including general housekeeping of plant/warehouse.
- Prior inventory experience required.Experience with Warehouse Management Software preferred.
- Proficient in basic math, counting and basic math equations.
- Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills; interaction with a variety of skill and experience levels within the organization.
- Comfortable looking up information in various databases (training provided).
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to complete tasks accurately as assigned with a sense of urgency.
- Prior forklift operator experience preferred OR must be willing to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.
- Self-motivated and work individually or as a team.
- Attention to detail is aMUST!!
- Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours continually, over an 8-hour shift, with 2–15-minute breaks.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with WMS Programs.
- Prior work in a plant or manufacturing setting
- This position pays $16.25 per hour depending on experience
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with 3% company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Paid parental leave
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