Inventory & Materials Coordinator in W. Warwick, Rhode Island at AstroNova Inc

The Material Handler ensures production lines are supplied with raw materials and packaging to maintain efficient operations throughout the facility.

• Coordinate with supervisor in proactively supplying raw materials for each Electronics Technician on a daily basis.
• Ensures all areas have the required materials in a timely manner to promote an efficient operation.
• Fill warehouse satellite locations with raw materials
• Bring unused raw material “returns” back to the warehouse
• Perform daily cycle counts of inventory items.
• Provide assistance to Quality Assurance team members as needed.
• Responds to requests for raw materials and packaging in a timely manner.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
• Perform various ERP transactions.
• Complete any paperwork honestly and accurately.
• Promotes and maintains a work area that is clean and safe, following all safety standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that all returns sent to AstroNova are complete and accurate.
• Verifies condition of returned items and identifies any damage
• Verifies warranty status on returned goods upon receipt
• Insures all returned goods have a notification of return (RMA) and creating RMA’s for printers that return without them along with insuring all parts intended on being returned are accounted for.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the supervisor or other management as required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS office and Excel.
• Reading comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Communication skills – communicate via email, phone and in-person to internal and external customers in a timely, professional and polite manner.

Physical Requirements

The ability to stand for long periods of time with the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50lbs continuously or repetitively is required. This position requires the ability to operate a fork-lift.