We are seeking an Inventory Specialist for our First Quality Baby Products location in Macon, GA. The primary purpose of the role is assisting the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure that all warehouse functions are executed in a consistent manner in compliance with warehouse policy and procedure and ensuring the daily integrity of the inventory and housekeeping of the warehouse operation.
Principal Responsibilities include:
- Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
- Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
- Conducts cycle counting.
- Verifies all shipping and receiving documents.
- Assists the Supervisor/Group Leader in managing quality-control systems, which includes training personnel, monitoring compliance with procedures and troubleshooting problems, to include providing key input for formal appraisals.
- Assists the Group Leader in creating Bill of Ladings, and in-bound and out-bound trafficking.
- Conducts audits of incoming materials as requested.
- Participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventories.
- Conducts inventory variance research.
- Assists Group Leader in monitoring overage, shortage and damage issues.
- Assists Group Leader in monitoring finish goods, raw materials, and fill cartons inventory to include outside warehouses.
- Assists with the training of other employees.
- Monitors housekeeping in all areas of the plant and directs efforts to maintain excellent housekeeping.
- Operates the radio frequency equipment to conduct inventory movements, barcode scanning, and physical inventories.
- Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
- Stores product in accordance with warehouse policies and procedures.
- Inspects all equipment used on a daily basis and report defects to Management.
- Supports production lines with material requests.
- Assists with repack and labeling operations when necessary
Education and experience requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College courses preferred.
- Prior computer experience preferred.
Skills and competencies required include:
- Standard knowledge of product codes, general warehouse procedures, and the radio frequency system.
- Fundamental computer knowledge or willingness to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate orally and written.
- Ability to operate in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to operate in a team oriented environment.
- Ability to operate all warehouse material handling equipment.
Work Environment:
- Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks. Some areas are not climate controlled.
Physical Requirements:
- Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
- Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting throughout shift.
- Frequent reaching at all levels and occasional throwing during the shift.
- Frequent pushing and pulling with arms throughout the shift, including materials requiring up to 75 pounds of force to maneuver.
- Frequent lifting or carrying of material weighing up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and occasionally overhead .
- Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
- Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
- Operation of hand trucks, powered industrial equipment throughout shift.
- Continuous housekeeping by sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
- Occasional climbing of steps and ladders.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.