What is the role of a Small Parts and Inventory Clerk at Spyderco?

The Small Parts and Inventory Clerk position at Spyderco is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Inventory field.

Where is this Small Parts and Inventory Clerk job located?

Golden, Colorado, 80403, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Small Parts and Inventory Clerk role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Small Parts and Inventory Clerk position at Spyderco?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Small Parts and Inventory Clerk at Spyderco

Small Parts and Inventory Clerk

Spyderco, Inc. is a conservative and well-respected, long-established manufacturing company known worldwide for producing exceptional tactical, sporting, and cutlery knives and accessories. More than just a manufacturer, Spyderco is a company built on integrity, innovation, and craftsmanship—and we're proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the region. Located in beautiful Golden, Colorado, our campus offers convenient commutes and easy access to outdoor recreation.

This position is chiefly responsible for the intake and distribution of all knives and other components to the Assembly department within Spyderco's US manufacturing facility. This is done so though part kitting and maintaining the inventory of small parts, including conducting cycle counts. Additionally, this position will oversee day-to-day operations within the inventory cage including the receiving and issuing of small parts, logging transactions into the ERP/MRP system, maintaining effective small part inventory, and collaborating with other departments to ensure departmental and company goals are met.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Compensation: $25-$28 an hour (Experience, skills, and knowledge will be taken into consideration and adjusted accordingly)

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain inventory by completing daily cage intakes (utilizing ERP system) to ensure the proper allocation of small parts to different departments.
Receive small parts from various departments for intake, spot checks, and distribution to the Assembly department and other departments as needed.
Build part kits for assemblers, ensuring that builds and parts are accurate and standard in quality, and send any parts rejected by the Assembly department back to other departments as needed.
Receive finished products from Assembly and distribute them to Warehouse department.
Allocate ETFs (engineering test parts) to Engineering department for test models and prototypes; update small parts according to testing and engineering results.
Allocate and distribute small parts to Warranty & Repair department as needed.
Aid in the efficiency of the manufacturing process by creating work orders for coating process, knife handle prepping, and completing other tasks as needed.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department to ensure any product issues are identified and properly address.
Ensure proper tools and supplies are available and up to date.
Communicate effectively with Manufacturing Managers as well as other department leads and management to ensure companywide goals are met.

Additional Responsibilities:

Familiarization of Spyderco products, designs, steels, and materials.
Collaborate with team and delegate tasks or jobs to ensure department goals are met.
Ensure and maintain a clean, safe work environment according to 6S standards.
Attend and participate in meetings when necessary.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

High School Diploma is required.
Any higher education around Computer Science or Programming is a plus and will be considered.

Machine shop or manufacturing experience is a plus and will be considered.
2+ years of inventory management experience is required.
Ability to adapt, embrace new methods, give and receive objective criticism.
Strong ability to pay attention to detail and process large quantities of product and information with accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong basic math skills.
Proficient organizational skills and multitasking.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
ERP/MRP system (Visual) knowledge is a plus.
Knife knowledge is a plus.

Safety:

Prioritize the health and safety of all staff above all other assignments

Safety-conscious
Responsible for adhering to company safety program requirements, including but not limited to, general safety standards and participating in monthly safety trainings
Follows all federal and state safety rules, regulations, and standards
Maintains cleanliness and organizational standards and completes any cleaning or organization assignments

Communication:

Effectively communicate with all levels of seniority within the organization, including company ownership, management, supervisors, and operators.
Ability to present high level technical details and operational plans to both internal and external individuals.
Verbal/Nonverbal – Easily and quickly convey any messages; speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens attentively and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; maintains professional nonverbal communication analogous to situation.
Written –Writes clearly and informatively with a high level of professionalism and sophistication; varies writing style to meet needs; proficient spelling ability.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 55lbs.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, and reach frequently.
Must be able to be on feet for up to 2 hours at a time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all the assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Ownership.

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Colonial, 401K + Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off.

This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill while working for a growing, world-class company. If interested, please visit our careers page: https://www.spyderco.com/contact/careers/. For more information about Spyderco, please visit our website: www.spyderco.com

Small Parts and Inventory Clerk at Spyderco – Golden, Colorado

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