Crib Attendant

Niles Steel Tank Company (NST) is a national leader in the pressure vessel manufacturing industry with its core products designed and manufactured in the United States.  NST has earned a competitive advantage through innovation, customer dedication, and a talented team of employees.  The NST primary development focus is on new technologies and the continued growth and success of the organization, through both the NST and Bradford White brands.

Primary Function:

The Crib Attendant will assist the organization’s material handling and manufacturing departments by ensuring material accuracy, availability, and assisting with team member compliance to process. This role directly supports material handling teams with bin check and cycle count programs.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill bin check schedules, processing, and perform at an adequate pace to keep up with manufacturing needs.


• Completion of routine cycle counts for defined components.


• Organize component items that are picked/kitted/sequenced to support the sequence of production jobs.


• Monitor min/max inventory sizing for component warehouse and manufacturing.


• Confirm the accurate and timely completion of inventory transactions, consistent with pick list and min/max material handling instructions.


• Ship and receive products as needed.


• Escalate and problem solve any found / known inventory discrepancies.


• Establish and maintain relationships with internal personnel.


• Support the implementation and training of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.


• Participate in other functions of the business, including but not limited to inventory, cycle counting and process flow verification.


• Stamp all machined parts, stamp ASME nameplates and keep track of tools


• Complete receipt of material in ERP system

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum of 2 years’ experience in inventory control and material flow


• Must be able to work effectively in a computer environment with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint


• Strong math and problem-solving skills to be applied in a manufacturing environment.


• Must possess effective communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.


• Knowledgeable of material handling operations to ensure procedural adherence.


• Knowledge of continuous improvement initiatives and material flow


• Strong customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.


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


• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan.