The position is responsible for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing product shipments. Duties include unloading delivery trucks and checking incoming shipments against product invoices, organizing and storing shipments until they receive outgoing order requests and notifying management personnel when they don’t have enough of a particular product to fulfill orders. Also ensuring that key Service, Quality and Inventory Accuracy metrics are fulfilled in EO’s Warehouse Department.

The Distribution Specialist Level IV is responsible for coordinating and carrying out special projects within the Warehouse Department and the Manufacturing Area. These specialized tasks can include but are not limited to: new bin location creation in SAP, new inventory bin assignment in SAP, and warehouse layout changes. Other functions include putting together a team to help execute these projects to completion and reporting all updates to the manager.

Must be able to perform the primary responsibilities that are essential in the warehouse area: Receiving, Picking, Packing, Put Away, Returns, Production Orders and Cycle Counting. Individuals must follow all safety rules and procedures, as well as adhere to all company policies.

These functions include but are not limited to:

• Follow proper procedures for packing, shipping, and receiving.

• Manage and complete all projects assigned on time by the Production Control Supervisor
• Create (if needed) and maintain Warehouse Work Instructions
• Run advanced SAP warehouse transactions as required
• Perform the Cycle Count Administrator’s duties in full
• Establish locations for all new items
• Create space in the warehouse as needed
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment
• Assist warehouse management in problem solving and process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient ability to read and comprehend spreadsheets and reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, like Word and Excel
• Must be organized and goal driven
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Unique Problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of advanced warehouse transactions in SAP
• Self-Starter
• Ability to learn higher level warehouse transactions in SAP
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic
• Intermediate computer skills
• Reliable and honest
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime, as required
• Able to stack and load products

Other Requirements:                   

• Work overtime as required.                                                                    
• US Citizenship or permanent residence required.

Education/Experience:

High School or equivalent, college preferred; three (3) years minimum experience in a warehouse environment preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

Adequate manual dexterity to perform essential functions; ability to use some physical efforts to handle heavy materials, boxes, or equipment (most tasks require no more than 50 lbs. lifting); position requires candidate to be on their feet a large percentage of the time; ability to work in a warehouse environment.

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.

Think you meet some of the requirements but not all? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs for which they do not meet every qualification. If you see a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply, regardless of whether or not your experience is completely aligned with the job description. Edmund Optics is committed to becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. You may be a great candidate for this role or others within Edmund Optics.

Compensation Range Transparency:

At Edmund Optics, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The posted salary range for this role reflects the expected base pay. The actual offer will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, work experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Salary Range:
$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
• Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities

Availability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type.