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Electrical Builders Inc
Inventory & Shop Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
$41,362 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Objective of Position:
The primary objective of this position is to maintain accurate, organized, and accessible company inventory, materials, equipment, and assets. This position is responsible for supporting inventory tracking, organization, cycle counts, receiving, issuing, and maintaining inventory records. The position will also assist the shop and facilities team with day-to-day tasks related to the organization, safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and operation of the shop, yard, facilities, and field assets as needed.Major Areas of Accountability:
Inventory Management- Responsible for the day-to-day organization and management of company inventory, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Performs routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and asset condition checks. Investigates and reports discrepancies and assists with maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation. Helps establish and maintain consistent inventory organization and tracking practices. Inventory Organization & Storage
- Ensures inventory, materials, tools, and equipment are properly stored, labeled, secured, and maintained in an organized and accessible manner. Identifies opportunities to improve storage, organization, and inventory processes. Receiving & Distribution
- Coordinates the receipt, organization, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies. Verifies incoming materials against applicable documentation. Prepares materials and equipment for issue to employees, crews, projects, or field locations. Maintains appropriate documentation of materials and equipment moving into and out of inventory. Asset Inspection & Condition
- Performs weekly asset and facility checklist inspections and reports findings, including maintenance or repair requirements. Properly handles, cleans, stores, and secures company assets and equipment to ensure they remain in proper and safe working order. Shop, Yard & Facilities Support
- Performs shop and facilities duties as needed to maintain the organization, safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the shop, yard, facilities, and field assets.
- Performs trailer loading and unloading activities as required, following established checklists and completing and logging inspections to ensure equipment and materials are safely and properly prepared for shipment to the field and returned in appropriate condition. Courier & Material Transportation
- Operates company vehicles to pick up and deliver materials, equipment, and supplies as assigned. Ensures materials and equipment are handled and transported safely. Safety & Security
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety rules, procedures, and protocols. Maintains awareness of safety and security requirements for inventory, equipment, vehicles, buildings, and yard areas. Ensures assigned areas and assets are properly secured. Emergent Availability
- This position requires intermittent availability during weekends, evenings, and early mornings for emergency projects. This does not restrict the use of their time off from work and will only be required to report to work when emergency jobs are prevalent. Process Improvement
- Supports the effort of ISO 9001 and process improvement by recommending methods, equipment, techniques, and other changes to improve inventory management and company operations. Participates in internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions as required. Other Duties
- Performs any other work as apparent or assigned.
- 75 pounds independently and assist with heavier items, including up to 700 lb welder machines, as needed.