Cycle Counter

OVERVIEW:

The Cycle Counter is responsible for the day-to-day warehouse inventory monitoring to ensure that inventory counts are current and accurate. The Cycle Counter is also expected to have mechanical knowledge and skills to operate a lift truck in a safe and professional manner under all conditions. When utilizing the Lift Trucks, the person in this role is expected to maneuver the forklift at a reasonable and prudent speed, looking closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles as well as fine manipulation with a respect to the preservation of product, building structure and property

This position places a strong significance on effective teamwork, clear communication, sound judgment, safety orientation, achieving and maintaining production efficiency and dedication to the quality of our product.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain PIT certification
• Observes all Safety Rules and is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Performs duties of general help and job assignments as required. 

All Live Comfortably associates play a crucial role in meeting our customer requirements and are expected after initial training to perform with minimal supervision. Associates may be asked to assist with other duties and work in other departments when needed to meet those requirements. 

CYCLE COUNTER DUTIES

Inventory

• Correct locations based on cycle counts
• Investigate and find missing stock

Cycle Count

• Investigation of issues that arise through the cycle count process
• Ensure materials are in proper locations. Conducts searches in order to locate misclassified inventory 
• Open cartons, bundles, and other containers to count items and/or weigh materials to determine quantity on hand. Weigh and mark product displaying remaining product left 
• Determine causes of mismatched inventory counts
• Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to team lead/supervisor/manager as required. 
• Adhere to all Company safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• 1-3 years’ experience in same or similar industry preferred. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and follow directions 

Experience and Proficiency in Competencies necessary to be successful in role:

• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong teamwork with ability to Establish and Maintain Relationships in a professional manner
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Exhibits a high Sense of Urgency and works well under pressure
• Possess a Positive Manner and Approach
• Practices Sound Judgement
• Adaptable and Flexible
• High level of Reliability to include maintaining good attendance
• Strong Safety Orientation

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All associates may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the associate spends most of time standing. Also required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and maneuver around production equipment throughout the shift.   The Associate is occasionally required to balance., stoop and bends regularly to move/lift material or equipment (typically less than 50 lbs). 

The ability to communicate and specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing / Production Floor: While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however there may be areas designated as Hearing Protection required and provided earplugs are mandatory in those areas. 

Not all areas of the plant and warehouse are climate controlled and exposure to heat and/or cold can occur. The Associate is frequently exposed to dust and floating particles used in the manufacturing, storage and inventory of raw materials and finished goods. 

Safety Statement:

It is the policy of this company to ensure a safe, healthy workplace for all its associates.   All associates are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

EEO/Vet Disabled:

Live Comfortably is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Live Comfortably is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and associates without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.