Cycle Counter/Inventory Clerk - Waterford, MI
- Location
- 5400 Perry Rd. Waterford, Michigan, MI
- Workplace
- On-site
About this role
Miller Industries – Cycle Counter / Inventory Clerk - Waterford, Michigan
Who We Are
At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations across Michigan. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems.
We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
Who We Want
Miller Industries is seeking a Cycle Counter/Inventory Clerk for our brand-new facility in Waterford, Michigan. The Cycle Counter / Inventory Clerk maintains accurate inventory records and storage locations at the Waterford warehouse. The role performs scheduled and directed cycle counts, researches variances, validates inventory transactions, supports receiving and material movement, and helps establish reliable job and unit traceability across the central storage operation. This is a hands-on position that requires safe and proficient Hi-Lo operation to access, verify, relocate, and stage material.
What You Will Be Doing
- Direct daily shipping, receiving, unloading, put-away, storage, staging, picking, and interplant transfer activities.
- Establish work priorities and assign tasks based on inbound schedules, production requirements, outbound commitments, and available labor.
- Maintain an organized central storage operation for production units, purchased material, work-in-process, and finished or partially completed product.
- Coordinate with manufacturing plants, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Transportation to ensure material is delivered when needed.
- Confirm material and units are identified, labeled, stored in assigned locations, and protected from damage, loss, and deterioration.
- Verify inbound quantities, condition, packing slips, and supporting documentation; promptly escalate shortages, overages, damage, or identification issues.
- Verify outbound and interplant shipments for correct job, unit, quantity, documentation, packaging, labeling, and destination before release.
- Maintain accurate and timely system transactions for receipts, inventory moves, transfers, staging, and shipments.
- Lead daily housekeeping, aisle control, rack discipline, material segregation, and safe storage practices.
- Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and cross-train warehouse personnel; reinforce standard work and accountability.
- Monitor performance using practical operating measures such as receiving accuracy, inventory accuracy, transaction timeliness, damage, and on-time material delivery.
- Investigate inventory and material movement discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Operate a Hi-Lo to load, unload, stage, relocate, and deliver material when required, including coverage during volume peaks or staffing gaps.
- Ensure required pre-use equipment inspections are completed and equipment concerns are reported and addressed.
- Support warehouse layout, storage capacity planning, visual controls, and continuous improvement as the Waterford operation expands.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Shipping and Receiving and manufacturing operations.
What You Get Paid
The position pays a competitive hourly rate. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility, and overtime opportunities.
What Requirements Are Needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or training in inventory control, logistics, accounting, or supply chain preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in cycle counting, inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a sit-down industrial forklift/Hi-Lo safely and proficiently; current certification preferred, with ability to complete company-required qualification.
- Working knowledge of cycle counting, inventory adjustments, location control, material identification, transaction accuracy, and basic root-cause investigation.
- Experience with ERP, inventory, or warehouse systems and proficiency with basic Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams functions preferred.
- Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow count schedules, protect count integrity, and communicate discrepancies objectively.
At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.
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