Inventory Control Specialist/Warehouse - 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Specialist

• $19.25 per hour
• 6:00am-3:00pm
• Monday-Friday
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Job Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating material movement, and processing inventory transactions through various inventory control systems. As a member of the Production Team, this position plays a key role in meeting departmental production and quality objectives while supporting overall company profitability and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining accurate inventory records, meeting productivity standards, and supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate material-handling equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks.

• Match purchase orders with packing slips and accurately enter receiving and material information into the appropriate inventory systems.

• Perform cycle counts and make necessary inventory adjustments to maintain accurate stock records.

• Enter price changes and correct inventory discrepancies as needed.

• Reconcile receiving information with T-bills and complete month-end closing activities.

• Maintain a list of received items that have not yet been T-billed and submit reports to the Accounting Department.

• Release base stock from SRC systems to fulfill customer orders.

• Notify the Sales Department of obsolete inventory.

• Process material requisitions received by Inventory Control and forward them to the staging area for picking.

• Verify completed requisitions, confirm transaction accuracy, and post inventory transactions as required.

• Transfer materials between inventory locations and generate reports as needed.

• Prepare specialized inventory reports for designated customers and maintain accurate receiving logs.

• Maintain Pic n Pac logs and route orders to the appropriate warehouse areas.

• Monitor and maintain out-of-stock reports and release backorders as inventory becomes available.

• Support production and warehouse operations by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring timely material availability.

• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and established inventory control practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, receiving, or material handling preferred.

• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering data and processing inventory transactions.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory management systems.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.