Inventory Counter

Accountable for integrity of the processes, procedures and systems related to inventory control through counting and verifying at all Orrville, Ohio facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Generate daily list of items to be cycle counted.
• Perform physical counts on the items.
• Verify any discrepancy in counts.
• Assist with root cause analysis.
• Information relative to system inventory will be generated simultaneously with the count.
• Enter final data results into system.
• Provide weekly status reports.
• Meet requirements necessary to operate forklift or stand-up lift
• Utilize computer systems for data.
• Assist with auditing of all inventory locations on campus

Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

This job requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, blue prints or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively communicate by presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers and colleagues.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook). Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, production control systems and procedures. Ability to use and operate digital scales for counting purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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. Will operate devices such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.