Inventory Specialist

Velocity Dynamics, LLC (“Company”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cleanwater1, Inc., is the global leader of standard and custom chemical storage, metering, mixing, and delivery systems used in water and wastewater treatment. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience to the municipal water & wastewater, mining, petrochemical, food and paper industries. Cleanwater1, Inc., Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market.

The Inventory Specialist will primarily be responsible for overall maintenance, ordering, organization of the Company’s inventory. This is a full-time position based at the Company’s Grain Valley, Missouri facility. The Inventory Specialist reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and maintain inventory.
• Responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory and kiting of jobs.
• Coordinate workload with Production Manager.
• Implement processes and procedures within the department.
• Perform daily cycle counts.
• Perform inventory transactions in ERP system (Made 2 Manage).
• Receive and inspect incoming inventory; safely store and organize for efficiency.
• Kit and distribute inventory items based upon job BOMs.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ship completed assemblies to customers or other company facilities.
• Keep inventory cage-area extremely well-organized and labeled for easy reference, safety and accessibility.
• Kit parts for production, intercompany transactions and returns.
• Clearly communicate inventory status with related departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of inventory experience.
• Maintain flexible and positive attitude in an ever-changing environment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with mechanical production components (pumps, etc.).
• Experience with electrical components (PLC’s, potentiometers, etc.).
• Experience with PVC and Stainless-Steel plumbing components.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear and concise oral and written English language communication skills required, including proper grammar and e-mail etiquette.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Detail oriented, with a high degree of follow-through.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and activities and adapt quickly to time-sensitive needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with co-workers, management and members of the various business units.
• Ability to adapt and work well with a variety of personalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college/technical school preferred.
• Quality control experience preferred.
• Customer service skills preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, speak and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate the equipment and tools required for this position.
• Must be able to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance while working with customers, vendors and colleagues.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Light Industrial - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, airborne and/or hazardous propellants, chemicals and industrial facilities. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is non-exempt. Compensation is dependent on skill level. The base salary range for this position is between $25 and $28 per hour. Benefits package and incentives are provided. We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical, dental, vision, along with voluntary ancillary benefits. The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company-paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1, Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at https://cleanwater1.com/privacy-policy.

Cleanwater1, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace.