Inventory Associate

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte – seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Position Title: 

Inventory Associate
    

Business Unit:  
Maag Gala, Inc.

Reports To:
Inventory Manager

 Position Location:
Eagle Rock, VA.

    

Main Position objectives
The shipper/receiver position provides the initial inspection on incoming commercial items from suppliers and final quality check on the orders to the customer. They help to promote the high standard of customer service that Maag Gala Inc. has built. Insuring that all orders are received accurately and shipped on time to our customers.

Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies 
(List 8-10 specific tasks – start each description indicating an action e.g. leads, advises, develops etc.)
•    Identify and tag items to pack on Customer orders. 
•    Pack items securely for shipment on UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL and truck shipments.
•    Use current business system to reprint packing slips and identification tags for spare parts orders.
•    Receive and inspect commercial items ordered from suppliers.
•    Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks and to remove/replace items on inventory shelves.
•    Work with other inventory personnel to consolidate multiple orders on Coordinated shipments.
•    Pull issue and deliver items for job orders for spare part orders, projects, and inventory.
•    Other tasks as assigned by manager. 

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively.
The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment
  While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements
•    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.  The employee must be able to lift items up to 80 pounds. 
•    The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a warehouse situation and subject to changing environmental conditions. Including, but not limited to: temperature variations, humidity, rain, snow, wind and direct sunlight.

Job Specification
Education (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)
Mandatory
•    High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus).
•    Basic computer skills.
Desirable
•    Willingness to learn new skills to advance in the company.

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)
Mandatory
•    Possess valid forklift license or willingness and ability to obtain license. 
•    Detail Oriented
•    2+ years of Warehouse experience

Desirable
•    Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
•    Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues 
•    Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win
•    Customer-focused
•    Focus on task at hand
Desirable

Dover Competencies
Dover Competencies:
Customer Impact
Results driven

Self-Awareness and Personal Development  
Winning the right way

Language skills    
 

Schedule:   Monday to Friday Other:  possible weekends or holidays as needed

    
Company Profile

MAAG, a Dover company, is a global supplier and leading manufacturer of plastic processing equipment, including gear pumps, pelletizing systems, pulverizing systems and filtration systems for demanding applications in plastics, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

MAAG and its related companies—including MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, MAAG Gala Inc., MAAG Reduction Inc, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte, and Sikora—have combined their expertise to serve as a global partner to the polymer industry. Together, these eight established companies provide high quality equipment and solutions designed to meet demanding processing requirements across multiple industries.

The foundation of our success is found in MAAG’s core values:
•    Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
•    Winning Through Customers
•    High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
•    Expectation for Results
•    Respect and Value People

Available benefits include: 401K, paid annual holidays, medical coverage, life insurance, long term disability insurance, and more.
 
MAAG and its related companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. MAAG is committed to protecting the safety, health, and well being of all employees and individuals in our workplace. MAAG is a drug free and tobacco free workplace.

Pay Range: USD 19.00 - 22.00 Hourly This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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