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Receiving & Inventory Control Specialist

Hentzen Coatings
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving & Inventory Control Specialist position at Hentzen Coatings?

JOB REQUIREMENTS: RECEIVING AND INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST M-F: 1st

Shift (7am 3:30pm) The Receiving and Inventory Control Specialist is

responsible for facilitating inventory accuracy and availability. This

includes assisting the receiving department with receiving raw materials

as well as managing cycle counting and control of expired materials.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform cycle counts of materials, by

lot number and location, including data entry. The primary focus is raw

materials but may also include Finished Goods. Must priortize which

items to cycle count based on priority list and recent count history.

Update expiration dates and relabel materials based on recertification

report from R&D. Assist the Receiving Department with material and

non-raw material receipts and labelling of raw materials. Perform

verification and signoff on tanker unloading. Participate in the

material movement process to ensure inventory accuracy, including

monitoring Distribution Orders, Transport Tasks, and replenishment of

materials in the Large Batch and CARC areas. Responsible for adherence

to safety rules, promoting safe work practices. Responsible for stopping

and reporting any safety violations when observed throughout the

facility. As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be

involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of

how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the

Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual

training of the same will be performed by the EHS department. Comply

with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations. Perform other

miscellaneous duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or

hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects

or controls, and move from place to place. The employee is regularly

required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders.

The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery,

climb, or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may

regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. Personal Protection Equipment

is required during various processes in the production area. Safety

shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms are required in the

production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when

performing certain production activities. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education level

preferred: a high school diploma and/or GED. Preferred experience level:

Two to four years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably

chemicals or coatings, or a warehouse environment with inventory control

responsibility. Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to

group goals. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel,

Outlook), ERP system, and other office machinery. Superb written and

verbal communication skills. Ability to receive and provide instructions

in a positive manner. Forklift certification is strongly preferred. Must

be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. Clean work habits and

skill in handling large volumes of liquid raw materials. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.hentzen.com/careers/

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other

veterans are encouraged to apply.

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