Inventory Clerk
American Battery Solutions

American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for an Inventory Clerk in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Job Summary

The Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of stock levels and managing the incoming and outgoing materials for manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in tracking and organizing inventory to meet company goals, ensuring timely availability of products, and supporting the overall supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and store inventory in designated locations, ensuring proper labeling and arrangement.
• Pull parts from inventory and supply to the manufacturing floor.
• Organize kits and/or fill kanban system as required to supply material.
• Conduct inventory counting processes to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Work with the Supervisor on inventory procedures and product inventory methods.
• Work with purchasing and processing to utilize on-hand stock.
• Communication with Quality team about any inventory issues that arise if products are missing or damaged within a shipment.
• Follow First in First Out (FIFO) and identify and notify your supervisor about unused, expired, and obsolete materials Maintain inventory records.
• Set up new warehouse locations and implement new layouts.
• Merge or reduce the size of containers to reduce the space required for storage.
• Material Resource Planning (MRP) system transactions.
• Pull material from inventory
• Transfer material from/to locations
• Interplants movements
• Quality Hold
• RMA Movements
• RMA Part Processing
• Load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse and on or off trucks.
• Verify packing slips of incoming material prior to signing for it, ensuring all items are accounted for.
• Inspects package/containers for transportation damage or defects, notifies Supervisor and/or purchasing.
• Back up for shipping and receiving as required.
• This requires Haz-Mat training, packaging training, and cross training with shipping dock for all processes and procedures.
• Prepare invoices, and shipping documents.
• Understand Export compliance and requirements to ship outside of the USA.
• Utilize Customer Shipping and Truck shipping in PLEX.
• Utilize SharePoint to obtain shipping requests.
• Utilize UPS shipping tool.
• Understand Haz-Mat shipping requirements.
• Know how to placard shipments for Haz-Mat.
• Equipment verification
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a shipping and receiving role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be proficient in one or more MRP systems.
• Previous experience operating a forklift is required.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic quality inspection abilities.
• Spatial organizational skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use KanBan system.
• Ability to interact with others and provide proper customer service.
• Fluent in use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Notes, etc.), Share Point and SmartSheet.

Key Competencies

• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must work rotating shift schedule and overtime as required.
• Maintain logs and inspect and maintain machinery.
• May work in a variety of weather including heat and cold.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping. Able to work in confined spaces.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to see, react, and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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