Material Picker II

Job Title: Material Picker II
Location: Rochester, MN 55901
Duration: 03 Months+ W2 Contract with High possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

Pay Rate: $19/hr. on W2
 
Job Purpose:
This position is for the Rochester, MN office and is On-Site
Reports to: Operations Manager

Purpose:
The Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist will play a crucial role in fulfilling the company’s material handling and product fulfillment practices. Key activities include managing and tracking inventory flow, coordinating inventory activities between facilities, as well as kitting and shipping the company’s products to customers.
 
Responsibilities:

• Fulfill obligations specified in the organization’s SOPs related to material and product handling.
• Monitor and replenish component stock and packaging materials as needed.
• Perform acceptance procedures on supplied critical components, register parts into the inventory management system, and move accepted components into the inventory tracking system.
• File rejected material reports on non-conforming components and work with the Operations Team to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Develop and implement methods to maintain accurate inventory levels and track inventory as required.
• Work effectively and efficiently with cross-functional teams, including personnel from Development, IT, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations.
• Work closely with vendors and customers to document and resolve problems.
• Provide information and support customer service operations related to inventory inquiries and hardware fulfillment requests.
• Conduct or supervise audits of facility inventory on a scheduled basis.
• Establish procedures, fulfill documentation requirements, and train other employees on the various processes involved in inventory management.
• Configure kits from component inventory according to detailed instructions and log kit components in the inventory management system.
• Package kitted product and prepare all shipment documents.
• Coordinate the shipment of products using external shipping resources and oversee the shipping process to the customer’s door.
• Manage and report on returned goods processes.
• Fulfill IT inventory-related activities including receipt, storage, distribution, and return of IT equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

 
Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in inventory management type of position, especially with outsourced international resources/vendors

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook email
• Inventory management system or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software experience preferred
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment