Inventory Technician

Location: Plattsburgh, NY (potential travel to Canada, including overnight)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Start Date:February 2026

About the Roles:
Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking a hands-on Inventory Technician to be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring materials are available to support continuous production flow and on-time delivery. This role plays a key part in minimizing production delays by supporting inventory accuracy, efficient material handling, and timely replenishment to production areas.

What you will do regularly:

• Source and purchase materials, parts, and services needed for production based on inventory levels, production schedules, and demand forecasts.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, report findings to Supervisor.
• Enter and update data in ERP/WMS systems to reflect real-time inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages or overages, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with Production and Materials teams to ensure materials are staged and delivered to the line as scheduled.
• Support production flow by ensuring timely kitting, bin replenishment, and material movements.
• Coordinate with receiving and shipping teams to verify material receipts and outgoing shipments.
• Maintain accurate labeling, location assignment, and organization of all inventory items.
• Assist with root cause analysis of inventory or delivery issues impacting production.
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and other material flow guidelines to prevent aging inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace aligned with 5S and lean principles.
• Operate forklifts or other material handling equipment (as certified).
• Participate in audits and help improve inventory control procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-3 years of inventory control or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College diploma in administration, logistics management, supply management, industrial management or production operations management preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and commitment to doing the job right the first time.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of production flow and just-in-time delivery principles.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Soft Skills and Mindset:

• Attitude: Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Commitment to HS&E: Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices.
• Appreciation for Quality: Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Orientation: Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality                                                                 

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401K with substantial company match
• Company paid disability and life insurance