Cycle Counter - 3rd Shift

Company / Location Information:

APCOM, an acronym for Appliance Components, is a leading global manufacturer of reliable water heating and appliance components that provide product differentiation at a competition price. Founded by Mike Grace in 1969, APCOM started in a 10,000 sq. ft. building and has since grown to three locations in the United States as well as facilities in Mexico, China and India. Our international locations focus on local markets and best practices are leveraged between all facilities. In 2001, APCOM joined the A. O. Smith Corporation family of companies and manufactures 75 million parts annually, with 60 million produced in the United States.

Primary Function:

APCOM’s facility in Franklin, Tennessee, manufactures electric thermostats, pipe nipples, dip tubes, elements, and burner assemblies. The 3rd Shift Cycle Counter will assist with inventory and warehouse operations in accordance with customer requirements and monitor performance to optimize production processes.

We Offer:

Regular Scheduled Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9:45pm - 6:15am (CST)

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.60, Must train on 1st shift for 2 weeks max

Sign On Bonus Opportunity:

• $100 at 45th day of hire
• $500 at 90th day of hire
• Must not be on a corrective action for attendance to qualify for bonus payments

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products.

Basic Function:

The Cycle Counter assists in maintaining inventory and records of warehouse and in-process materials and finished goods for production. The incumbent will be responsible for verifying actual material counts and keeping a clean, safe working environment. Requires a general understanding of the overall processes and the ability to understand and follow basic good warehousing and manufacturing practices and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify quantities by location for warehouse, in-process, and finished goods as directed by supervisor or cycle count sheet.
• Audit transactions that are entered electronically into inventory control locator system.
• Cycle count, as required, all inventory in the warehouse to include packaging supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation (written and / or electronically recorded).
• Identify and communicate all potential problem areas (i.e. labelling, materials, packaging, storage, and discrepancies) to the Materials Manager and Inventory Control Specialist.
• Reconcile and identify source of any discrepancies found in inventory and report them to the Materials Manager.
• Change status of product as necessary.
• Follows all established company, state, and federal safety rules and guidelines and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers, Supervisors and Management
• Directly responsible for the proper support of all other team members to ensure a positive team environment.
• Complete daily clean-up assignments and maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.
• Must be able to constantly stand/walk entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Performs other activities as needed and/or directed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Previous manufacturing and / or warehouse experience preferred
• Experience in inventory capacity preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and superiors

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma. Previous Cycle Counting or inventory control/analysis preferred but not required.

Performance Objectives:

Assist in improving inventory accuracy throughout the organization.

Assist in Root Cause Analysis Method to Reduce Negative Inventory Adjustments