JOB SUMMARY

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a skilled Inventory Specialist for their Packaging Solutions plant located in Evansville, IN.

*Must be willing to work overtime if needed*

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Inventory Specialist will report to the Logistics Supervisor.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train all cycle counting personnel.
• Perform cycle counts as requested.
• Work with Inventory Supervisor on various customer inventory audits.
• Participate in all physical inventories.
• Support quality/data entry in all production areas when inventory issues arise.
• Complete all end of run procedures and end of run cycle counts.
• Make inventory adjustments, after approval of Inventory Supervisor.
• Assist with reject adjustments as needed.
• Make product ready for return to warehouse.
• Execute all disposals per the direction of the Inventory Supervisor.
• Assist with preparing customer samples.
• Perform all tasks assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently, exercising discretion in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent mathematical and counting skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Computer literate
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritize.
• Ability to retain technical information.
• Self-starter, team player and dependable
• Demonstrate competence in performing the above functional responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – NA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, which do not affect performance or cost standards, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The access to the work environment is ground level.

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses, earplugs or earmuffs and safety shoes may be required to perform job tasks.

COMPENTENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safety and security – Observe safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Leadership – Establishes high morale throughout staff by showing fairness, consistency, and support of employees.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit.
• Training and Mentoring – Effectively trains and mentors employees on the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.
• Judgment – Exhibit’s sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY

Employment with Hood Container Corporation is voluntarily entered into, and employees are free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Hood Container Corporation may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

This policy supersedes all existing policies and practices and may not be amended or added to without express written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of Hood Container Corporation.

NATURE OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job should not be construed to constitute contractual of any kind or a contract of employment between Hood Container Corporation and an applicant or employee. The provisions of this job description have been developed at the discretion of Hood Container Corporation.