Inventory Control Associate
Job Description : The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, tracking and ensuring proper inventory levels throughout the distribution center and cross docks.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Primarily responsible for documenting inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removal of items
- Prepares inventory reports
- Maintains inventory operations by following policies and procedures and reports changes as needed
- Ensures shipment and delivery time schedules are maintained
- Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies
- Performs periodic review of inventory stock, recording quantity, type, and value of materials on hand
- Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
- Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
- Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
- Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
- Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
- Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
- Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals
Required Skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Strong mathematical skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
- Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
- Computer literate including but not limited to Google Suite
- Clerical, word processing, and / or office skills
- English Language proficiency required
Experience Required :
- 1+ years of related experience working with inventory control
- 1+ years of operating power industrial equipment
- Demonstrated strong experience working with inventory control is highly preferred
- Working experience in Warehouse Management System is preferred
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, vocational training, or associate's degree
Physical and Visual Activities
On a daily basis, must be able to constantly have visual acuity near and far, stand, operate computers / POS / office equipment, move around the facility and communicate.
Ability to frequently handle paperwork and / or remain stationary. May occasionally lift, carry, reach, kneel, crawl, push / pull, climb, balance, bend, crouch, twist or have foot controls for operating equipment.
Physical Demands
Movement of product, supplies and / or boxes to and from all levels of the store and stockroom. Ability to move and / or lift up to 65 lbs to a height of 3-4 feet;
heavier product with team assist. Furniture : Ability to move up to 300 lbs with appropriate equipment.
Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions
Hot / cold temperature changes, concrete floors, odors, dust and mechanical / electrical / chemical hazards possible
