Inventory Specialist

Summary

As an Inventory Specialist, you will prepare products for shipment, stage material in their correct areas, and package items that may need assembling. You will also assist in maintaining and organizing the inventory of service parts, assigning inventory items to correct bin locations, and managing work orders for job completion.

• Organize storage and inventory areas according to production and shipping needs.
• Maintain service parts inventory for use in internal work order assemblies.
• Validate and update product inventory by comparing reports to maintain an accurate database.
• Operate material handling equipment to achieve daily tasks.
• Package parts appropriately for shipping (envelopes, boxes, crates).
• Resolve issues as they arise with appropriate SMS personnel.

• Proven experience as an inventory specialist or similar role.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Reading and writing literacy as required.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holiday time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

SMS Group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and steel plants worldwide, supported by a strong technical services and machine shop network across North America.

SMS Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chicago, IL – $80,000.00 – $85,000.00

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