Inventory Clerk I

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the timely movement and availability of materials to support production schedules. This entry-level role directly supports the Production Control team by monitoring stock levels, processing inventory transactions, and assisting in the coordination of material flow throughout the production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented, and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties

1. Receives materials from Manufacturing and Receiving; issues materials from Stores to Manufacturing; and makes internal deliveries.
2. Works closely with the other departments to ensure timely and accurate shipment of materials to our customers.
3. Issue materials to production based on work orders and ensure timely staging of kits and components.
4. Perform accurate data entry for inventory transactions, including stock movements, issues, and operation confirmations in the ERP or inventory management system.
5. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper labeling of stock areas and storage locations.
6. Follow all company inventory procedures and safety protocols while handling materials.
7. Support all required inventory control efforts.

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.

90% inside, open warehouse environment, and 10% outside-yard environment; where temperatures during the year range from very cold (20s) in the winter, to very hot (110+) in the summer. Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance.  Must wear safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection where required.

This position requires regular physical activity, including walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and general mobility. Frequent lifting, as well as pushing and pulling of materials, is expected. Proficiency in computer skills—such as word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry—is essential. The role demands a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal communication, are required for interacting with coworkers, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure are critical to success in this position.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

1. Accurately input and extract data/information using basic computer/system skills.
2. Basic math skills, in order to precisely measure, weigh and count materials to ensure accurate inventory.  May be required to use handheld calculator.
3. Ability to read Stock Transfers, Pick Lists, and Job Packets to pull required materials from stores.
4. Able to work overtime and six days per week when required.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from High School, or that would provide required knowledge, skill and ability to successfully perform the assigned job duties.

Language Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Able to work in a fast-paced shop, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires work in a factory or shop floor setting. 

This position is primarily based on site at the Yreka, California facility supporting the Company’s employees and the Busch Group USA team.

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at 530-841-9150.

Applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We participate in E-Verify.

EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled