Associate, Inventory

North Atlantic Imports · Elgin · $20–$24/hr (stated in the posting)

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At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people.  We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!

Role Overview

How will you impact the team-

As an Inventory Associate you will review and investigate discrepancies found in locations daily, as well as perform cycle counts. Yourcommunication skills will assist with speaking to all levels of team members from Managers to Plant Directors. You will communicateall findings and/or results of investigations to department manager and or supervisor, and department managers.

What will you do-

• Investigate inventory discrepancies
• Problem solving skills to identify and resolve inventory problems for the area responsible for in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information
• Strong communication skills to report all findings of investigations to department manager and or Supervisor
• Complete daily cycle counts in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve inventory accuracy. Verbalized feedback to improveproduction performance
• Communicate findings and recommendations to department managers and or supervisors in a timely manner
• Investigate and report findings department managers
• Reports, why the negative inventory occurred
• Identifies what department will fix the negative inventory
• Works with departments in determining inventory
• Reviews and works with the inventory coordinator on the safety stock levels in areas
• Reviews how well the safety stock levels are working for production and purchasing; makes changes where necessary
• Reviews, maintain and orders Kanban parts from several sources daily which the department manager and or supervisor haveestablished
• Order Kanban items in a timely manner according to procedure
• Report all discrepancies when material has been received
• Responsible for the non-inventory items such as office supplies that are needed

Tools needed to thrive-

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documentation numbers
• Speak effectively with department Managers, Supervisors and/or Weber Employees of the organization
• Must have 2 -3 years’ experience with a forklift (sit down, stand up and high lift)
• Preferred: English and Spanish bilingual
• Basic Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Weber employee purchase program
• Much more

Physical Demands-

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The

employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally

lift and/or move up to 25 - 45 pounds. May be required to wear personal protective equipment.

Work Environment-

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise

level in the work environment is usually high.

Hourly Position Range: $20.00- $24.00

     *This hourly range represents Weber's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate

All full-time U.S. Weber Blackstone employees are eligible for the following benefits. 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday) 

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