Inventory Control 2nd Shift Associate

King of Prussia, PA | Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 6pm - 2:30am

Overtime Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Are you someone that is detailed and looking for a career? Our Colonial team is looking to add members who are motivated, flexible to change, and team oriented. Our Inventory Control 2nd Shift Associates are responsible for identifying, tracking and handling stock and nonstock inventory. Training will be provided.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for continuous improvement, which includes identification and mitigation of weaknesses in the processes, policies, and working with other departments to plan and implement improvements.

• Ensure that all stock, nonstock and returned items are accounted for and able to be located at all times from moment of possession to picking or other disposition (returns or scrap).

• Work with Product Line Managers (Purchasing) to ensure that all new items have dimensions for sell pack minimum (conveyable dimensions) and stocking package for slotting.

• Ensure that all new items are slotted in appropriate locations.

• Ensure that putaway and picking staff handle items correctly.

• Investigate and address any material discrepancies that might negatively impact customer orders.

• Act as the subject matter expert on identification, labeling and handling of material using the warehouse management systems (WMS) and labeling equipment, ensures that shelf locations are identified correctly and consistently, serves as subject matter expert on Identification and labeling of inventory and locations.

• Ensure items are stacked and handled correctly to keep the product in good condition.

• Ensure that locations are adequate in size and type to keep the product in good condition.

• Perform regular inspections of aisles and locations for conformance to inventory management and materials handling procedures

• Participate in predicting, planning and implementation of new inventory control procedures required by continued growth.

• Ensure that items that are out of place are reported, actions taken to prevent repeat non conformances and returned to their proper location

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to be on your feet for the majority of your shift

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (Training will be provided)

• Basic computer and math skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills are key

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers at all times without exception.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

• Strong communication skills

Who is Colonial Electric?

We are Colonial Electric Supply, the #1 supplier of commercial electrical and lighting components in the tri-state area. That means we keep the lights on, the electricity flowing, and the factories bright and humming.

Our Team - At 500 strong and growing, our team is the fastest and smartest in the lighting and electrical supply business, with the most contracts because we love to win! If you’ve read this far, we’re betting you like to win too.

A Delightfully Simple Work Culture - You’ll enjoy Colonial Electric because our work-spaces and people form a family culture—very different from the corporate world. We are always looking to promote from within and due to our dedicated training team, many have been promoted within the first year!

Work-Life Balance: We are privately-owned and led by men and women of strong character. That means we value the health and happiness of the people who work with us. We’ve made work-life balance a point of pride for 90 years. Back in 1925, we called it “respect.” Everyone who joins Colonial Electric is a respected member of our team.

Check Out Our Benefits

Medical Insurance - Choose between a traditional PPO and flexible health plan with a tax-free health savings account

• Comprehensive and affordable coverage

• Preventative care covered at 100% 

• Access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield national network

Dental Benefits - Affordable coverage with annual exams, cleanings and xrays covered at 100% and rollover benefits.

Vision Benefits - Get yearly eye examinations and buy new lenses, frames, and contacts. Or skip the glasses and enjoy special discounts on LASIK procedures!  You’ll have access to 70,000 provider locations across the U.S., including well-known retailers like Walmart and America’s Best Glasses.

401(k) for Comfortable Retirement - Colonial Electric matches 25% of your contributions up to 6% of your annual earnings..

Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance At Zero Cost - Colonial Electric offers all full-time employees life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) at zero cost to you. 

Paid Time Off - Including vacation, personal time, paid holidays and more.

Colonial Paid Parental Leave - CPPL offers parents company paid time off to care for the birth or adoption of a child.

Colonial offers many additional benefits for employees and their families! Feel free to inquire about our complete benefits guide during the interview process.