Inventory Control Lead

Job Details

Job Location:

Albion - Albion, IL 62806

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $18.25 - $19.25 Hourly Job Shift: 1st Shift/ Days

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

• Determine inventory accuracy by selecting specific items to be counted; comparing physical counts to computer inventory; preparing percentage of accuracy reports.
• 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
• Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to supervision - publish weekly and quarterly inventory metrics
• Performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommends process improvements to eliminate them.
• Safely operate fork lifts, reach trucks and pickers to access parts/materials located in rack/stacked storage locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Effectively convey information to a variety of individuals; listen, understand and retain information and process feedback;
  In-person interaction with co-workers and supervisors.

• Analytical ability and independent judgment.
• Initiative to work in unsupervised manner
• Apply concepte such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Understand principles and techniques related to responsibilities
• Read and write to access information on the computer, complete required paperwork, and interpret documents.
• Distinguish aplha-numeric series and sequences
• Learn and comprehend standard operating procedures and basic production techniques.

• Distinguish between various items for proper length, width, shape, color and other characteristics.
• Read various digital and dial measuring instruments.

• Hand/eye coordination to use hand tools and operate various gauges and measuring devices.
• Stand, squat, kneel and bend for long periods of time regularly. Move between various work stations frequently.
• Push/pull and reach with hands and arms frequently. .
• Lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Operate forklift, reach truck and pickers
• Work at elevated levels

• Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, solvents, paper dust, etc.
• Position exists on third shift only

• Excel spreadsheet experience preferred

• Maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Work any shift and overtime as required.