Inventory Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Raining Rose - Cedar Rapids, IA, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $19.53 - $22.94

Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Manufacturing

This position is responsible for executing daily tasks to ensure all inventories are accurate and up to date at all times by completing inventory counts, updating changes/end of lots, and general cleanup. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve)
• Maintain up to date working stock inventory in the ERP system
• Cycle count administration-daily/monthly/quarterly items to review
• Work with outside companies to properly dispose of unwanted materials and update quantities as appropriate in the system
• Monitor end of lot process on a regular basis and investigate shortages, review processes in place, and updates system to reflect changes
• Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
• Firm understanding and compliance with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility in schedule
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• Ability to work effectively across departmental teams
• Passion for learning
• Intermediate level computer literacy
• Mathematical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Products and ability to learn new systems quickly

• Associate’s degree in a relatable field preferred
• Either currently have or ability to attain forklift certification required
• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a relatable field preferred
• Experience using a wide variety of measuring instruments and complicated product development preferred
• Experience with business process improvement teams and initiatives preferred
• Experience with ERP software preferred
• Knowledge of databases and ability to create reports preferred
• Knowledge of functional business process preferred
• Knowledge of GMP’s, OSHA rules and regulations preferred
• Knowledge of material handling preferred

• Sit an average of 3-4 hours per day
• Stand an average of 1-2 hours per day
• Walk an average of 2-3 hours per day
• Required Movements:
  Bend/Stoop – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Squat – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Climb – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Reach above shoulder level – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Kneel – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 10 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Carried: 11-30 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Carried: 31-50 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 10 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Lifted: 11-30 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Weight Lifted: 31-50 lbs – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
  Simple/light grasping – Frequently (5-24 times per hour)
• Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
  Firm/strong grasping – Occasionally (1-4 times per hour)
• Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
  Fine dexterity – Occasionally (5-24 times per hour)
• Job requires being around moving machinery and equipment
• Job requires driving automotive equipment, forklifts and other equipment
• Job requires wearing personal protective equipment as necessary
• Personal Protective Equipment
  
  Required:
  
  Safety glasses when in required areas