1st Shift Cycle Counter
AerotekJob Title: 1st Shift Cycle CounterJob Description
The 1st Shift Cycle Counter plays a key role in maintaining accurate inventory levels and supporting smooth production operations within a modern manufacturing and warehouse environment. This position focuses on performing daily cycle counts, reconciling physical inventory with ERP system records, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring material
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s are correctly labeled, stored, and available for production. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory control, material flow, and overall warehouse organization.
Responsibilities
• Perform daily cycle counts of inventory across warehouse, bulk storage, and production lineside locations.
• Verify physical inventory against ERP system records to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including overages, shortages, and mislocated materials.
• Identify root causes of inventory variances and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence.
• Verify inventory availability for production lines and sub-assembly areas to support uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Support material searches for missing or misplaced parts that may impact production schedules.
• Confirm correct part numbers, quantities, and storage locations for all materials.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and corrections within the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate location management for all materials throughout the facility.
• Support the implementation and execution of ABC cycle counting programs.
• Validate part labeling, barcodes, and storage standards to ensure proper identification and traceability.
• Ensure materials are stored in correct locations and labeled properly according to established standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse organization.
• Support process improvements related to inventory control and material flow.
• Assist with physical inventory activities and audits as needed.
• Handle materials efficiently, including loading, unloading, moving, and organizing inventory within the facility.
• Use RF scanners to verify product information in SAP and Excel spreadsheets and to confirm system-assigned locations.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely to move materials across racks, bulk storage, lineside, and specialized departments.
• Cross-check inventory contents against manufacturing labels, validating part numbers, quantities, and proper departmental processing.
• Maintain data integrity by identifying and resolving discrepancies in inventory records, supporting real-time traceability and compliance with internal logistics standards.
• Document findings, adjustments, and corrective actions clearly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate material needs and resolve issues.
Essential Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 13 years of warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and reconciliation.
• Ability to investigate problems, perform root cause analysis, and work independently.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation.
• Proficiency with RF scanners for inventory verification and data entry.
• Comfort using SAP and Excel spreadsheets to verify and track product information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills to collaborate with warehouse, production, and other teams.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and frequently move throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Ability to lift up to 3035 pounds and perform physic