Storeroom Clerk

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory & Storeroom Operations

• Manage daily storeroom operations, including receiving, verifying, storing, issuing, and maintaining inventory controls for maintenance parts, materials, and supplies.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for quantity, quality, and accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Issue parts and materials to maintenance personnel while accurately recording inventory transactions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within the ERP/Inventory Management System through timely and accurate transactions.
• Conduct routine cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material issues while identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain organized storage locations, part numbering, labeling, and housekeeping standards throughout the storeroom.
• Identify obsolete, excess, damaged, and slow-moving inventory and recommend appropriate disposition.

Inventory Planning & Purchasing Support

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of maintenance parts to support production and maintenance requirements.
• Work with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and quotations for maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Create requisitions and issue approved purchase orders within the AS400 ERP system.
• Process receipts and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
• Work with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance leadership to establish and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels based on equipment criticality, usage history, and lead times.
• Explore alternate suppliers to improve part availability, quality, lead times, and overall cost savings.
• Assist in identifying and stocking critical spare parts for equipment reliability.

Maintenance Support

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and vendors to ensure timely availability of maintenance materials.
• Assemble, stage, and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) kits to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.
• Assist maintenance personnel in locating replacement parts and identifying equivalent components when necessary.
• Stage materials for planned maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projects.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare reports related to inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, usage trends, stock levels, cycle count performance, and other key performance indicators.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate inventory documentation and records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, storeroom organization, and cost reduction.
• Recommend improvements to storeroom layout, inventory processes, and material flow.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe storeroom environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including OSHA requirements.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment, when trained and authorized.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of maintenance materials and hazardous substances.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements (where applicable), and plant procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Support plant initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or equivalent technical education preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a maintenance storeroom, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management environment.
• Experience with AS400 or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to accurately interpret inventory data and purchasing documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• Inventory Management
• Materials Planning and Inventory Control
• ERP/Inventory Management Systems
• Purchasing and Vendor Coordination
• Data Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer Service Focus
• Time Management and Reliability
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently
• Safety Awareness in a Manufacturing Environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use ladders and step stools.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment when certified and authorized.
• Ability to differentiate colors for identification of parts, wiring, labels, and inventory markings.

Work Environment

This position works primarily within a manufacturing maintenance storeroom and production facility. The work environment includes exposure to moving equipment, industrial machinery, extreme temperatures, noise, and warehouse conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Maintaining inventory accuracy at or above established plant goals.
• Ensuring critical spare parts are available to support maintenance and production.
• Timely processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and inventory transactions.
• Maintaining an organized, efficient, and audit-ready storeroom.
• Reducing inventory discrepancies, emergency purchases, and obsolete inventory.
• Supporting preventive maintenance through timely staging of PM kits and maintenance materials.
• Building productive relationships with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and vendors while contributing to plant reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Crown Offers You 

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career  

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences   

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
 

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