Inventory Specialist
Job Description
FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Lead Warehouse Specialist
Amount of Travel Required: N/A
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. (Overtime frequently required.)
Positions Supervised: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY: The inventory specialist will support our Company's facilities in receiving, storing, and distributing material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")
Organize stock and merchandise within the warehouse by properly unboxing and storing goods in their designated location.
Maintain accurate records of products that have been stocked and provide management with an accurate representation of all goods shipped and received.
Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to the order and ensure all goods are in excellent condition.
Monitor and report any missing or lost inventory to management.
Properly pack items to be shipped according to company standards to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
Organize and sort items on shelves, bins, and overhangs according to company standards.
Accurately maintain company database including all stock and warehouse items.
Reliably retrieve items from within the warehouse to be processed and shipped.
Communicating demand of stocked items to the procurement team.
May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
Performs other related job duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Daily overtime required and in person, predictable attendance in Midland, TX.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3-year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
U.S High School Diploma or GED required.
3–4 years of relevant work experience in a related, relative field.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse.
Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs.
Experience using a forklift and professional forklift certification is strongly preferred.
Typing and record-keeping skills are necessary to provide accurate information for managers and supervisors regarding warehouse inventory.
Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance.
A Customer service mentality is beneficial to ensure a positive customer experience by shipping items to a high standard.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Inventory Specialist primarily works in a warehouse/shop environment that makes them susceptible to common hazards such as physical strain, moving machinery, loading, unloading, falling objects, slips, trips, and falls. Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. They will also need to speak clearly and audibly, as well as have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and /or other sounds (e.g., building alarms) deriving from in person speech, telephone, or other remote speech. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, sit, climb, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 49 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds with a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
