Inventory Assurance Specialist I - 1st shift - Oatey
Shakopee, MN
About the Job
Who is Oatey?
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.
Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.
Position Summary
Validate inventory, assist with inventory control and assist production planners. Records, tracks, analyzes and follows up on results.
Position Responsibilities
Validate inventory through cycle counting and empty bin correction.
Reconcile company’s inventory in computer systems.
Make improvement recommendations to ensure accurate product counts.
Process and adjust customer returned goods to inventory.
Process damaged goods for rework by the production department.
Remove production product waste from inventory.
Locate misplaced goods needed for processing or shipment.
Facilitate physical movement of warehouse goods.
Assist external auditors with year end test counts of physical inventory.
·Assist Inventory Control: Print work orders. Put together work order packets including pulling needed labels. Burst work orders and assemble job packets. Daily keying. Review and close work orders. Make copies of O & M Manuals and distribute.
Assist Manufacturing: Create, print & complete label work orders. Print bar code labels for products according to due date on work orders.
Responsible for maintenance of Zebra label printer. Record scrap of labels.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
One (1) year related work experience in a similar work environment.
Ability to work at heights with much attention to detail.
Intermediate math skills.
Working knowledge of additional equipment (e.g., handheld computer, computer and printer).
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to make daily decisions and use good judgment while working with minimal supervision.
Education and Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background preferred.
Why Oatey?
- At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
- We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
- We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
- Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
- Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
- Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.
Oatey Total Rewards
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for our hourly associates
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
- Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary)
- Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)
- Generous benefits including up to $2,880 company contribution to Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement
- Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and robust EAP offering
- Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
