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First Solar Inc Inventory Control Specialist (R&D) in Perrysburg, Ohio
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Ensures WIP accuracy, management and shipment transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner. Ensures First Solar Core Values are adhered to and promotes teamwork to achieve the company's mission. This role is accountable for shipment processing (finished goods/non-finished goods), WIP tracking and control, continuous improvement of WIP layout and processes. In addition, this role is also responsible for updating internal tracking systems and communicating shipment status to the requestor(s). Position supports the department's continuous improvement activities, own physical inventories and cycle count activities as well. Education/Experience: High School or GED equivalent required. College course work, certification or formal training highly desired. Minimum of 3 years of warehouse (shipping/receiving) experience required. Cycle counting experience is beneficial. Oracle experience preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices. Organized, attentive to detail & functions with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge and understanding of computer applications (Oracle, Excel & Teams experience is a plus). Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for the resulting inventory and data entry reports and their accuracy. Assist with daily physical inventories and monthly cycle count activities. Analyze and investigate inventory variances. Implement correct actions as needed to reduce/eliminate variances. Assist with finished goods and WIP inventories activities. Process inbound/outbound shipment requests. Prioritize shipment requests based on the requestor delivery dates. Process offsite warehouse shipment requests. Update internal tracking system(s) as necessary to reflect offsite shipments. Support continuous improvement activities. WIP layouts, containing min/max. Serves as a back-up to other key Inventory Control roles and Lead Logistics. Established and promotes good housekeeping and safety practices. Maintains a proper level of communication and fosters team building. Ordering and maintaining ancillary items. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: Manager, Lead Logistics. This position will not have direct reports. Travel: 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: $18.59 - $ 24.00/hourly US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair). Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above j