Inventory Control Clerk

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Wage: $20.50 per hour

Core business hours: 4:00 am - 12:30 pm, (flexibility to work overtime when required)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

Responsible for performing cycle counts, audits, and reporting inventory discrepancies. Assist with performing random verification of product movement including the put-away and replenishment processes.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct daily cycle counts, and internal audits for A, B, C, and D product classifications in a safe and timely manner.
• Assist Inventory Control Lead to identify the root cause of inventory discrepancies.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies/issues to Lead.
• Communicate with Lead for daily audits and counting assignment.
• Must be willing to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks including but not limited to cherry pickers and forklifts.
• Perform daily inspection of Powered Industrial Truck lift to make sure equipment is in working condition. Report any safety concerns to analyst, supervisor or manager.
• Evaluate and process product that is not within company quality standards as damage for future disposition.
• Train associates, temporaries, and new hires on how to perform basic warehouse related activities.
• Execute operational activities in accordance with formalized warehouse & distribution management policies and procedures.
• Assist management in resolving warehouse-related issues such as inventory discrepancies, damaged products, etc.
• Provide feed-back to management for process and procedure improvements and assist with the implementation.
• Maintain all warehouse equipment including forklifts, R.F. guns, location racks, computer workstations, etc.
• Involved in performing corrective actions established by warehouse management to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Enter accurate inventory data in Oracle Warehouse and Inventory Management system.
• Maintain preventative maintenance and safety programs to ensure effective equipment utilization and safety measures are in place.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Attendance and punctuality are an essential job duty.

CONTACTS:

• Internal: Departmental management, leads, employees
• External: Auditors and Vendor(s)

The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Performs any additional duties as required by company management.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Warehouse & distribution environment
• 6 months - 1 yr related experience or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

• General knowledge of inventory control, warehouse management, and packaging process and procedures.
• Working knowledge in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control Applications is a plus
• Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology including RF gun navigation is preferred
• Demonstrating ability to proactively work with a variety of situations that impact inventory accuracy.
• Strong math and organization skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to work in independently and/or group setting

Other Special Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills is a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and warehouse personnel
• Problem solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• General PC Desktop knowledge and usage required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Infrequent sitting
• Infrequent Pulling/Pushing up to 1500lbs using a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or Power Industrial Truck.
• Frequent walking
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to use RF unit
• Frequent standing
• Prolonged visual acuity necessary to view VDT.
• Infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Infrequent push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible to work overtime
• Infrequent bending

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume distribution environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.