Inventory Coordinator at Lewis Machine & Tool Co

Eldridge, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, Material Coordination, Inventory Accuracy, Microsoft Office, Infor, Visual Perception, Task Coordination, Cycle Counting, FIFO, ATF Compliance, Pallet Jack Operation, Fork Truck Operation, Digital Transactions, 5S Methodology

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value, and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO, health savings account, 401K match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. We are looking to fill a 1st shift position in our Internal Inventory Department. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will have performing as our Inventory Coordinator. BASIC FUNCTION The function of the Inventory Coordinator is responsible for ensuring correct inventory transactions within the software system and aligning that with appropriate part placement for physical storage. Fulfilling all inventory and material coordination while controlling inventory accuracy to achieve maximum throughput and on time delivery to services and customers MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be able to work 1st shift 7am-3:15pm Required: Minimum of 1 year experience in a position that includes inventory control and shipping/receiving of materials in an industrial setting. Required: Ability to organize and count parts, using scales for weight counting as well as above average math skills for hand counting parts. Preferred: The Inventory Coordinator must have a high level of competence with other office computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Infor. Excellent visual perception to ensure fine detail for part identification. Full physical capability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, bend and maneuver around equipment and job stations. Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple tasks according to priority. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Receiving, documenting, and monitoring all sales orders and inventory control Inventory accuracy, control, records, and protection of goods in inventory Validate content to order and securely package orders for shipment. Communicating with the area leadership on priorities. Responding in a timely fashion to inventory enquiries Stocking levels and cycle counting to ensure inventory is accurate, in conjunction with using FIFO (first in first out) system. Representation of the company with external contacts including customer relations and vendor relations. Following all ATF and LMT requirements and processes for inventory control, lot-out, and processing Certain tasks require the use of pallet jacks or fork trucks. All motorized equipment requires a certification before authorized use. On-going communication with the Inventory Manager, Assembly Supervisor, Quality Assurance, and Production Supervisors to ensure common understanding of immediate issues affecting throughput and schedule Accurately picking quantities and parts for all types of orders and complete digital transactions to have traceability to part movement. 5S in the area to be completed daily and 5S daily and weekly tracker filled out. All parts received in taken to quality daily, ensuring that nothing is to be left in receiving that has been systematically received. Work with leadership to ensure all items with issues need to be resolved within 48 hours of the issue being discovered. All products that come to the back dock are to be unloaded by the inventory team with proper part tagging and identification using safe methods and storage. Accurately counting parts before turning them into inventory or lotting out to maintain accurate inventory by using scales or hand counting. Assist in training new hires into the department using the SOP’s and work instructions. *LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. *Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within the software system and ensuring correct physical part placement, while coordinating material flow to maximize throughput and on-time delivery. Duties include receiving, documenting, monitoring sales orders, validating shipments, managing stocking levels via cycle counting using FIFO, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.