Warehouse Associate- Small Parts Department in Fort Mill, South Carolina at FNA COMPRESSORS INC

The Warehouse Associate supports manufacturing operations by accurately receiving, storing, transacting, and shipping materials and finished goods. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, traceability, and material availability to support production flow and customer delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Put-Away

• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and part numbers against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect shipments for damage and report discrepancies or shortages immediately.
• Perform system transactions to accurately receive inventory into the ERP/WMS system.
• Assign proper storage locations and ensure correct bin placement and labeling.

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records through real-time system transactions (moves, issues, returns, adjustments).
• Perform routine cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to determine root cause.
• Support physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of low stock, overstock, or obsolete material.
• Ensure FIFO/lot control/serial number tracking where applicable.
• Maintain inventory location accuracy and correct mis-located materials.
• Assist in identifying process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.

Picking & Production Support

• Accurately pick materials for production orders and customer shipments.
• Verify part numbers, revisions, and quantities prior to staging or issuing to production.
• Stage materials to production lines according to schedules and priorities.
• Return unused material back to inventory using proper transactions.

Shipping

• Package, label, and prepare orders for shipment in accordance with company and carrier standards.
• Verify shipment accuracy against order documentation before release.
• Record shipments in ERP/WMS system and maintain traceability documentation.

Warehouse Operations

• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively with production, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams regarding material availability.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ year warehouse, manufacturing, or inventory control experience.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems for inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments).
• Understanding of inventory accuracy, location control, and material traceability.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and basic discrepancy investigation.
• Basic computer skills including data entry and barcode scanning devices, Microsoft Office products Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production-support warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with FIFO, lot control, or serial number tracking.
• Experience supporting physical inventories or audits.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to read part numbers, revisions, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and self-motivated.