Inventory control/shipping-receiving job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Scope of the Position

Primary responsibility is to supply cell operators with W.I.P., component parts, packaging, and other items in order to produce finished goods. Goal is on time delivery of parts to customers.

Responsibilities

Ensures work cell has enough W.I.P., component parts, packaging, etc. to run production with no downtime. Moves W.I.P. stock to next designated area. Ensures product is properly identified with production tag or label. Returns items to crib during change over and ensures stock is identified and counted before returning to crib.

Rotates stock as needed - first in / first out rule. Orders stock as needed. May handle hazardous materials. Follows Help Chain as needed. Works with team members / management staff to attain company goals of:

100% on time delivery of product

Scrap reduction by 50% each year

0% work related injuries

Consistent implementation of 5-S standards across the plant

Conduct:

Maintains a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the workday. Discusses work-place issues with supervisory / management staff /co-workers in a respectful manner looking for positive solutions.

Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift.

Responsible for contributing to a team atmosphere in the assigned work cell as well as the department overall. Responsible for placing stock square in the workstation and placed in its assigned spot.

Safety:

Operates hi-lo in accordance with safety guidelines considering speed, visibility, and load size.

Ensures safety check log for hi-lo is filled out at both shift start and end. Addresses any safety issues with the hi-lo before its operation. Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff member. Reports any and all work place injuries immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff member.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Prior related / similar experience driving various types of forklifts and utilizing RF Scanners is ideal.

Benefits

* Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.""Lots of growth opportunity.""The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."Not just a job-a great place to work!Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Starting Pay: $22.50 / hour

Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3pm - 6am

Shift: 1st

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

What we want to do for you: We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health and well-being.

+ Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

+ Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

+ 401k with Company Match

Who we are:

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron , Tony's , Big Daddy's , Villa Prima™ and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; and Pagoda Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we are looking for:

+ Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean and healthy workspaces. We want individuals who take that seriously.

+ Candidates that possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and typically 5 or more years of related experience

+ Team players that will interact professionally with co-workers and assist with training of new team members

+ Bring high energy and positive attitude every day; always be curious and interested in learning

+ Speak up! Recommend areas for improvement or efficiency; always be an advocate for safety

+ Expert knowledge of inventory management systems

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills

+ Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

+ Must be able to regularly handle packages weighing up to 50 pounds on a rare occasion.

Responsibilities:

+ Ownership of inventory data entry and system maintenance in warehouse management system (WMS). May provide training, and support system upgrades and functionality

+ Provides guidance and informal direction to co-workers

+ Audits manufacturing and shipping paperwork and notifies management and frontline personnel on discrepancies with issues to orders

+ Receives all orders for materials by phone, Outlook and inter-office from other departments

+ May require operation of dock equipment and support of forklift and material handling duties to support inbound and outbound loads

+ May plans daily tasks through ownership of load sheets and delegation of duties as needed

+ Strong advocate of GMP and Safety initiatives

+ Responds to and take calls from external vendors and customers related to shipments and orders

+ Responsible for creating accurate barcode tags and providing material tracing of goods issued to the order in real time, making sure the orders are reconciled to the loads accurately

+ Utilizes operational data to create necessary reporting and may complete tasks that are advanced and complicated requiring originality and ingenuity

+ Other duties assigned

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected classes.