Inventory Control Technician

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Overview

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy solving problems?

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking an Inventory Control Technician to join our S-1 Operations team on 2nd Shift. In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production operations, and ensuring materials and products are properly tracked throughout the manufacturing process.

If you enjoy working with data, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with multiple departments to improve processes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory counts of grids, plates, groups, batteries, and purchased components throughout S-1 departments.
• Material handle products to gain access for accurate inventory counts.
• Record inventory information and maintain various reports.
• Verify inventory accuracy by comparing physical inventory to system records.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and reporting errors.
• Partner with supervisors and team members to improve inventory accuracy through problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor the movement of products between S-1 departments and other facilities using manual counts and inventory systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve count variances and inventory issues.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to expedite the resolution of red tags and lab tags.
• Support materials operations while receiving direction from the Materials Department.
• Cross-train in additional areas such as Order Entry as business needs require.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.
• Work overtime as required to support operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, Basic Computer Skills, Ability to use DCCS system, Ability to interact with computer screens, Mainframe, Management System Reporting (MSR), Word, Excel, Glovia; REASONING SKILLS, Ability to evaluate, Does troubleshooting and provides potential solutions for problems and communicate ideas, Ability to resolve discrepancies; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company