Pattern Warehouse Specialist​/Inventory Control

Pattern Warehouse Specialist / Inventory Control

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The Pattern Warehouse Specialist/Inventory Control is responsible for leadership and daily operations of the Pattern Warehouse on 1st Shift, focusing on inventory accuracy, material flow, and shipping/receiving coordination. This position ensures patterns are received, stored, staged, and delivered to production safely, efficiently, and on time.

• Lead and supervise all 1st shift warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, storage, staging, material movement, and shipping.
• Ensure accurate, organized inventory through cycle counts, audits, and proper documentation.
• Maintain a clean and efficient warehouse layout with clearly labeled and accessible materials.
• Coordinate material availability with Production, Purchasing, Pattern Shop, and Quality.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions, verifying shipments, Bills of Lading, and documentation.
• Enforce safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Train and develop warehouse staff in safety, efficiency, and proper handling procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors, waste, and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.

• Ensure patterns and prototypes meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Coordinate tooling readiness, repairs, and preventive maintenance needs.
• Oversee shop tools, equipment, supply inventory, and shop organization.
• Maintain communication between the pattern shop, warehouse, and production.
• Support scheduling, workload planning, and daily prioritization.
• Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and address personnel issues.

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of warehouse or inventory management experience
• Experience leading or supervising warehouse/production teams
• Strong understanding of material flow, inventory control, and warehouse best practices
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Driver’s license
• Blueprint reading
• Fork lift
• Using hand tools

• Technical/trade education
• Background in carpentry, pattern making, tooling, or related fields
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management software

$30–$35/hour, based on experience.

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems preferred

• 1st shift schedule
• Benefits after 60 days
• Paid holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniforms provided
• Boot & safety glass reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Growth & advancement opportunities
• Family‑oriented work culture where your contributions matter

Join a company where your work makes a meaningful impact every day.

The C.A. Lawton Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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