Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Clerk: Dakota, Illinois

Our customer in Dakota, Illinois is seeking motivated individuals to join their team to work full-time on 1st shift. As an Inventory Clerk, you will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting all departments with inventory needs to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities of the  Inventory Clerk :

• Complete monthly, weekly, and daily lists of inventory cycle counts.
• Assist all departments in locating requested items with Warehouse Manager approval.
• Support physical inventory processes and participate in total inventory counts.
• Conduct cycle counts in offices and warehouses.
• Exchange or return expired products as required.
• Monitor inventory levels using ROSS ERP and related devices, correcting errors as needed.
• Lead inventory initiatives, process improvements, and streamlined procedures.
• Utilize reports to maintain proper inventory levels and make adjustments.
• Assist in training inventory specialists on ROSS ERP and hand scanners.
• Ensure expired products are monitored and reported.
• Direct and advise daily activities of inventory associates.
• Ensure employees perform duties with a high degree of safety, service, and quality.
• Provide training, feedback, and development for inventory associates.
• Ensure raw materials are available to meet facility production needs.
• Escalate performance issues to management when necessary.

Inventory Clerk Requirements and Qualifications:

• Training includes HACCP, Retort, Food Science, Safety, Food Safety, and Pest Control.
• Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in warehouse, inventory management, production, or food/beverage environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and repetitively.
• Ability to read and follow a production schedule.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Comfortable working indoors on wet/slippery floors and standing/walking for up to 100% of shift.

Pay for Inventory Clerk: $17.00-$19.00/hour

Inventory Clerk Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid weekly with direct deposit.
• Paid training.

Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
 

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, some weekends if needed.

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