Inventory Specialist

Description

Overview

Inventory specialists are normally in charge of ordering, receiving, and counting all types of products for their organization. They are also responsible for ensuring that inventory records are accurate at all times, which they do through daily or weekly counts of all products.

Essential Functions

• Be able to work the scheduled hours and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Stack the shirts at the end of the dryer as they come out.
  • Must not let shirts fall on the ground or in bin.
  • Must keep pace with the machine.
  • Must stack shirts neatly and keep track of quantity and sizes on the provided paperwork.
  • Must be able to stand in one place for several hours at a time.
  • Must look for defects or flaws in the print and on the garment while stacking.
  • Must be able to repair shirts that can be repaired using the tools and procedures provided
  • Must alert operators and supervisors of any issues discovered while stacking.
  • Must not cause damage to shirts in any way.
  • This position requires the person to twist, turn and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Must learn the terminology used by department in order to communicate with operators and team members.
  • This position requires employee to handle garments that are hot. Gloves can be provided if needed.
  • This is a repetitive motion position.
• Clean work area daily
  • Remove test prints from the bins and stock into the front bins for operators to use as test prints.
  • Sweep and pick up trash that accumulates throughout the day.
  • Wipe down surfaces around work area.
  • Clean lint and debris out of bins at the back of the dryer.
• Stage correct shirts for each order being set-up to be printed.
• Be willing to cross-train in other positions or departments as needed.

Competencies

• Team oriented
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Conscientious
• Counting and recording data
• Attendance during the scheduled work hours
• Effort

Work Environment

• This job operates in a warehouse manufacturing environment around heavy stationary equipment with moving parts and some material handling equipment. The environment can be warm at times with limited air conditioning and/or air flow. This environment can be dusty due to airborne lint from the garments and adhesives used to manufacture the garments. Some chemicals are used for cleaning that require gloves and safety goggles. There are odors generated from the products we use and produce that may be unpleasant on a daily basis. You will get ink, lint, and adhesive on your skin and clothing.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to stand; walk to designated areas to assist operators when instructed; use hands to stack shirts; use eyes to detect flaws with the print or garment being printed; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move garments or supplies, up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position unless part-time hours are arranged prior to hiring. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm for 1^st shift and 2:00pm – 10:00 pm for 2^nd shift. This position regularly requires overtime hours, weekend work and some holidays depending on the workload.

• There is no travel expected unless employee agrees to additional company-provided training off-site. This is not a standard practice.

Essential Functions

Required Education and Experience

• No experience or level of education is required for this position as long as the employee can perform the essential functions and competencies.
• Experience or additional education in any related areas are opportunities for advancement.