Inventory Specialist

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety service the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke youll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents businesses and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health dental vision matching 401(k) life insurance paid vacation and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Inventory Specialists are responsible for ensuring the availability of parts for the maintenance department (Corporate Inventory Specialists are responsible for multiple departments) in a cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with all local state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. This position maintains records on a computerized system and is responsible for maintaining proper inventory to ensure demands are met in the most efficient manner possible.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Issue necessary replacement parts to mechanics
• Receive and unpack parts verifying accuracy of shipment from vendor including parts numbers quantities and pricing
• Receive tag stock and disburse parts to technicians or outlying locations according to policies/procedures
• Prepare purchase orders for purchases of parts and equipment
• Perform weekly cycle counts and conduct physical inventory audits
• Investigate and reconcile inventory reports
• Prepare and process warranty claims
• Return parts and cores according to policy and procedure and track credits accordingly
• Complete inventory information and present it to management for efficient decision-making which may involve restocking
• Process and maintain outbound deliveries electronically
• Drive a company vehicle on daily/weekly routes to outlying locations as needed
• Maintain a professional work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers clients co-workers and management
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stock room; perform routine housekeeping duties in the parts room shop and work area
• **Corporate Inventory Specialists will process transfer purchase orders issuing necessary replacement parts to outlying locations relieving them from main inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook Excel (including statistics and pivot tables a plus) & Word
• Ability to learn and maintain a solid understanding of inventory-related best practices
• Ability to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturer build sheets
• Computer proficiency with good data-entry skills

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Heavy-duty truck parts experience preferred
• 1-2 years office experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of vehicle parts maintenance and repair preferred
• **Corporate Role- It is preferred to have a valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequentlylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionallylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Occasionallyworking outside in changing temperatures wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust odors mist gases and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarelyclimbing and/or balancing
• Frequentlysitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUIs or OVIs within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices as required
• Ability to workflexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime weekends and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid drivers license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

Pay Range: $19.00 to $27/hour

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpkes policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.

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