Inventory Control Associate - Auburn

There's a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

• Manage physical daily cycle counts as well as research and correct inventory related variances, while providing accurate data and reports to the Inventory Control Supervisor or Manager with the use of Eclipse and/or Excel.
• Observe, audit, record, report and correct discrepancies from all areas of operations involving inventory control.
• Identify barriers to performance and assist manager in identifying and analyzing root cause and effect and developing action plans to resolve them.
• Work with the Inventory Control team to develop a continual‑training strategy for non‑exempt employees within the area and cross‑functionally with other supervisors.
• Be trained or help with training on system enhancements. Also have the capability to make recommended improvements and/or changes to the system or processes.
• Work with the returns team on Customer or Vendor RGA’s that require the involvement of the Inventory Control group.
• Work effectively in a multi‑tasking environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift or become certified to operate a forklift and other PIT equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time (DIRTFT).
• Ability to motivate, foster teamwork and provide positive reinforcement to teammates. Ability to work as a team member with other employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to effectively train, coach and provide performance feedback.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software including word‑processing, Excel, Outlook, WMS (preferably Eclipse) or other relevant computer software.
• Communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Complete Forklift Operator’s/PIT Certification within the first 5 days.

• Repetitive lifting and pulling of heavy objects (50+ lbs.).
• Ability to operate PIT equipment.
• Warehouse environment.
• Usual 40‑hour work week Monday through Friday; however, based on business needs, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.
• Requires regular and reliable on‑site attendance.

• This position is non‑exempt and is eligible for overtime.
• Pay is $19.80/hour – $24.75/hour, DOE.

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military‑friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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