Responsibilities
Sort, inspect, count, and check raw materials, finished and semi-finished parts
Assists Purchasing with vendor control, timely receipt of material and vendor returns as needed.
Checks shelves for adequate inventory and assists in the preparation of purchase orders and requisitions
Route material throughout the stockroom and production areas
Build production kits from bills of materials, enter the transactions, and maintain the necessary clerical records.
Reviews backlog to determine materials shortages and capacity requirements to provide commitments feedback to customer.
Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies. Verifies accuracy of work performed
Perform routine cycle count of warehouse material and yearly stock count.
Assist with product picking for sales orders and parts to customers.
Monitor and coordinate inventory, work‑in‑process (WIP), lead times, and safety stock to align with current operational requirements to establish manufacturing lead times, validate material requirements, and identify capacity or supply gaps
Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials, work in progress, and resources.
Work with cross-functional teams/inter-departments
May be required to operate a forklift
Performs other duties as assigned or directed
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or higher is a plus.
Minimum of 2 years prior experience in inventory control, material handling, and/or manufacturing environment.
Must know how to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, etc.
Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems used for order management, inventory and production planning is preferred.
Experience with BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions is preferred.
Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.
Possess effective organization and time management skills, be detail oriented, use good judgment, manage competing priorities for multiple projects and consistently meet all deadlines.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions, flag issues, and work collaboratively with the team.
Physical activities required to perform essential job functions
Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge
For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected hourly rate for this position in our California office salary range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $23 - 25 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
