Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift in Greeley, Colorado at BENTLEY WELDING INC

About Bentley Mission Critical

Bentley Mission Critical manufactures factory-built infrastructure for the world’s most demanding data centers. From our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Greeley, Colorado, we engineer, fabricate, and test complete modular data center systems — pre-integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a controlled factory environment to deliver projects 30–50% faster than traditional construction. Our customers include hyperscale, AI/GPU compute, colocation, and enterprise data center operators. We don’t build projects — we manufacture products, and we do it quality-driven, on time, every time.

We are growing fast, and our people are the reason. This role exists to make sure that as we scale, we stay a place where skilled, motivated people want to build their careers.

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory records and controls material movement throughout the manufacturing process. This includes raw materials, steel, aluminum, fabricated components, purchased parts, hardware, electrical components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished assemblies. This role works closely with Warehouse Operations, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure materials are properly received, identified, stored, issued, and tracked against the correct customer projects, production orders, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Performance Expectations

• Inventory records accurately reflect physical quantities and locations.
• Materials are assigned to the correct part numbers, jobs, and production orders.
• Cycle counts are completed on schedule and discrepancies are investigated.
• Required MTRs and material certifications are submitted to QA.
• Material shortages and discrepancies are communicated before production is impacted.
• Inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Core Standard: Inventory accuracy and material accountability are essential. Every component must be traceable from receiving through fabrication, assembly, and final production. When in doubt, stop and verify.

1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

*Must be 18 years or older to apply*

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Track raw materials, purchased components, fabricated parts, work-in-process, and finished assemblies.
• Ensure inventory is assigned to the correct part numbers, revisions, locations, and job numbers.
• Process authorized inventory adjustments and transfers with proper documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages that could affect production schedules.

Receiving & Material Verification

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders (POs), Bills of Lading (BOLs), and packing slips.
• Confirm part numbers, quantities, dimensions, descriptions, and material specifications.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect materials.
• Ensure received materials are properly labeled and entered into the ERP/MRP system.
• Collect required Material Test Reports (MTRs) and Certificates of Compliance and submit documentation to Quality Assurance (QA) for review and record retention.
• Verify certifications correspond with the received material, heat numbers, part numbers, and applicable specifications.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and QA regarding supplier discrepancies and nonconforming materials.

Production & Job Material Tracking

• Track materials issued to specific production jobs, work orders, and customer projects.
• Ensure every component is accounted for against the correct build and production order.
• Monitor material movement between warehouse, fabrication, assembly, and production areas.
• Track work-in-process (WIP) and partially completed assemblies.
• Verify unused material and production returns are documented and returned to the correct inventory location.
• Monitor material consumption against BOM requirements and identify shortages, excess materials, substitutions, or discrepancies.
• Reconcile actual material usage against BOM requirements and communicate variances.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Material Traceability & Documentation

• Maintain traceability for materials requiring lot numbers, heat numbers, and material certifications.
• Collect and verify required MTRs and Certificates of Compliance.
• Submit required MTR documentation to QA for review, verification, and record retention.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records to support quality audits, customer requirements, and production verification.
• Communicate missing or incomplete documentation to Purchasing and QA.

Job-Specific Inventory & Parts Control

• Maintain accurate inventory for components allocated to specific customer projects and production builds.
• Prevent materials assigned to one project from being used on another without proper authorization.
• Verify components against BOMs, part numbers, and revisions; coordinate discrepancies with Engineering and Production.
• Identify obsolete, excess, damaged, or unused materials and communicate findings to the appropriate departments.
• Verify remaining materials and unused components following job completion.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain inventory accuracy reports, cycle count records, and adjustment tracking.
• Identify recurring inventory issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization.
• Provide inventory status and material shortage updates to management and production teams.

Organization & Safety

• Maintain organized, clearly identified inventory locations and storage areas.
• Ensure materials are stored and protected from damage in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain clear aisles and safe access to inventory.
• Follow established material handling, storage, and safety procedures.
• Report damaged materials, unsafe storage conditions, and inventory-related concerns.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Extended periods of standing and walking on concrete floors.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and working around manufacturing and storage areas.
• Occasional lifting and positioning of materials in accordance with safe work practices.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, metal chips, and temperature variations.

Benefits

Offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability Insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley Mission Critical is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately work with part numbers, job numbers, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Basic understanding of inventory transactions, cycle counts, and material tracking.
• Ability to use computer-based inventory systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate inventory shortages and discrepancies clearly.

Preferred

• Experience in inventory control, manufacturing, fabrication, or warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP inventory systems.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production work orders.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and material specifications.
• Knowledge of steel, aluminum, fabricated components, MTRs, and heat number traceability.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, Lean, or 5S.