Inventory Investigator - ILUS

Overview

Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.

-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intra-logistics solutions. We provide leading‑edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‑directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures. If you want to join a team of industry‑leading experts and make an impact on the future of material‑handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

Inventory Investigators; under general supervision, investigate and distribute material shortages for the Inventory Department of Daifuku's Conveyors Shop.

• Perform material expediting and transaction verification for urgent/priority work order requirements.
• Investigate databases, locate materials, and distribute to departments as required.
• Run critical material reports, coordinate movement, and obtain status and location of critical material.
• Follow up on past‑due material and prepare daily reports to the supervisor of material delays and effect work orders.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain accurate records and files of activities.
• Receive, unpack, and deliver goods; restock items as necessary and label shelves.
• May lead, guide, and train staff, student employees, and interns performing related work.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on Inventory Department needs.
• Employees are responsible for complying with all requirements of Daifuku's QMS policies and procedures.
• Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading‑industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Education and Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and programs.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and thorough.
• Ability to multi‑task and provide team support.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Clerical, word‑processing, and/or office skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with various departments.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stooping – bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling – bend legs at the knees to come to a rest on one or more knees.
• Crouching – bend the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.
• Standing – remain upright on the feet, particularly during sustained periods.
• Walking – move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Lifting – raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from one position to another; important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping – apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

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