Inventory Associate

VGM Fulfillment Inventory Associate

VGM Fulfillment is a national leader in CPAP machine and resupply order fulfillment. As an employee-owned company, every person at VGM has a personal stake in seeing business succeed. We do this by taking responsibility from our customers for the key operations of order fulfillment: picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management. Our network of fulfillment centers is strategically located throughout the United States providing coverage to all 50 states. This role needs to be present onsite at our warehouse location in Waterloo, IA.

Job Purpose Summary: This job requires daily monitoring and evaluating of all inventories in VGM fulfillment. Working with a team to count, store, and fill locations with products so that shelves are consistently filled within the facility. Inventory associates are responsible for making sure the product is appropriately stocked on the shelves. This will include doing active replenishments on the scanner regularly, as well as consolidating any extra product on the floor.

Working Location: VGM Warehouse - Waterloo, IA

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all locations in the facility
• Learn how to navigate company programs like D365
• Pick location slotting analysis
• Update item classification
• Perform scheduled cycle counts
• Perform inventory adjustments based on calls from the production floor
• Unpicking orders (Return items form orders picked on the same day)
• Run transaction report to track down missing inventory
• Locating any missing product or license plates are misplaced
• Track and record inventory variance data ensuring it keep within our acceptable contractual variance levels
• Be available to come in early and stay late as needed to provide adequate support for the business
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working with others of varying backgrounds
• Set a positive example through personal attendance and time management
• Be willing and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment to support business objectives
• Demonstrate accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to achieve business goals and growth opportunities
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to assist with other departmental functions upon request
• Embody the VGM Power of One Principles

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Previous leadership and/or training knowledge
• High school education

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking throughout the facility
• Operation of warehouse machinery and equipment
• Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision
• Strict adherence to all safety standards

Learn more about VGM Group, Inc.:

Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit

Functions of the Inventory Associate role may include operating a forklift, reach truck, or electric pallet jack. Operation of this equipment is considered safety-sensitive falls within the parameters of VGM Fulfillment's Drug-free Workplace Policy.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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