Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift

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Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Inventory Control Clerk position is an individual contributor responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity within the facility. This includes performaning clerifical functions related to the shipping and receiving process.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for loading and/ unloading of materials on box trucks and flatbeds.
• Maintain quality and quantity receive materials into the building.
• Ensure all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.
• Performs cycle counts; counts and verifies inventory stock.
• Coordinates the efforts of the cycle counts in an effort to identify and correct discrepancies as needed.
• Resolves inventory discrepancies and investigate cause for inventory irregularities, including reporting out to internal departments on discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains strong working relationships and communications with internal stakeholders.
• Maintains cycle count records.
• Stocks physical inventory using a forklift.
• Identifies and champions opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings projects for his/her area of responsibility.
• 100% on Production Floor.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details about the Role

• The employee is responsible for own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• The employee must maintaina safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read and work with prints, drawings and work documents.
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments.
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions .
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in shipping/receiving position.
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system.
• Familiar with engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safety.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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