Inventory Control Assistant

Position Summary: The Inventory Control Assistant is responsible for assisting the inventory department with physical inventory counts, maintaining inventory locations, and researching part information. This role supports manufacturing by ensuring that manufacturing parts are well-organized and can seamlessly transfer from inventory to the shop floor.

Essential Functions:

• Support and maintain inventory locations throughout manufacturing areas of the facility
• Assist in conducting, researching, and resolution of quarterly physical inventory counts
• Responsible for carrying out and recording material handling activities
• Perform all restocking activities including restocking the shelves and rearranging products as needed
• Allocate incoming parts to the correct shop order(s) and field service work tasks
• Assist manufacturing and field service departments with part questions.
• Ensure all materials are located with the corresponding job
• Receive transfers and verify accuracy
• Input data into IFS ERP/CRM system
• Read and understand bills of material
• Use pallet jacks, hand trucks, roller ladders and forklifts as needed
• Notify appropriate supervisors if wrong parts are delivered, parts are received incorrectly, or if parts come in damaged
• Work in a team, willing to help others and find collaborative solutions

Knowledge & Skills:

• Logical thinker and Problem Solver
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Follow-through
• Detail-oriented
• Highly organized
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communicator
• Team- oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of Inventory experience (preferred).
• Strong computer and software skills (Microsoft and ERP Software).
• Overall knowledge of industry standards as they pertain to inventory control.
• Knowledge of or background in warehouse management, quality control and cycle counting procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware, plumbing parts, or electrical parts is a plus
• High school diploma (required).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to safely operate a forklift, hand truck, roller ladder and pallet jack.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.
• Must be able to walk and be on feet 85% of the day.
• Must be able to type, bend and reach.
• Must be able to travel to multiple company facilities in Connecticut as needed.

Environment:

• Typical warehouse (manufacturing and distribution) and/or office setting.
• Exposure to industrial conditions when working in warehouse.
• Must be able to handle varying levels of stress.
• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, printers, fax machines etc.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Join us as an Inventory Control Assistant to play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain operations! Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality products efficiently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our global facilities.

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience conducting physical inventory counts? If so how often did you do them?
• Do you have experience working in a CRM/ERP system? If yes, what one?
• Have you ever been in a situation where the wrong parts are delivered or come damaged? How did you handle this?

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Required)
• Inventory management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamden, CT 06514 (Required)

Work Location: In person