Inventory Control Technician
Plug Power · Albany, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Plug Power (industrial) in Albany, NY. Assist where needed as directed by the Inventory leadership team.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 199 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 55%
- PLC 55%
- Robotics 32%
- Union environment 27%
- Root cause 25%
- Team leadership 23%
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This plant: Plug Power in Albany
2 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Industrial Engineer · Industrial · Senior
- Reliability Engineering Technician · Reliability
Full description from Plug PowerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to the daily cycle counts of products, ensuring accuracy of inventory records, and investigating warehouse discrepancies. Candidates should have the ability to work both in a team-orientated environment as well as independently. This role will require strong attention to detail and meticulous accuracy. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of flexibility, the ability to competently respond to direction, communicate with leadership in various areas, meet scheduling demands, and can satisfy the physical demands of the position. Applicants for this position must be a role model for high standards of professionalism and extremely safety conscious. Prior inventory experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
· Utilize computerized inventory systems
· Ability to comprehend and understand complex material movements and manufacturing inventory flow processes
· Operation of material handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks
· Clear and professional communication with Leads and Managers
· Occasional operation of hand tools
· Assist where needed as directed by the Inventory leadership team
· Ability to perform basic math calculations such as add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute rate and ratio
· Yearly physical inventory support, including preparation, execution and wrap up
· To work overtime as assigned and commit to a flexible work schedule
· Team player with a positive communication style cross-functional collaboration
· Ability to stand for long periods of time in performance of job functions
· Frequent lifting, bending and pulling. Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs. unassisted
· Strong verbal, organizational, and written communication skills & attention to detail
· Results-oriented, driven work style, self-motivated individual
· Documenting work scope with meticulous detail
· Flexibility and ability to travel between sites as required
· Objective truth of inventory quantity assurance for the business
Education and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent; vocational education/training is preferred
· Work experience in inventory control is strongly preferred
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and prior ERP experience is preferred
· Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere
· Familiarity with inventory management processes (exposure)
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Inventory Control Technician
Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Department: Inventory Control
Scheduled: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Location: Slingerlands, NY
Pay Rate
$18.60 - $25.80
We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
