Inventory Specialist/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Inventory Specialist / Material Handler is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records while supporting the day-to-day movement, organization, and storage of materials within our facility.

This position combines inventory control responsibilities with hands-on material handling to ensure materials are properly received, identified, stored, tracked, and available when needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with inventory systems, and willing to work hands-on in a warehouse environment.

Inventory Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, receipts, transfers, and material movements.
• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Verify materials are stored in the correct designated locations.
• Update inventory locations as materials are moved throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and other inventory information.
• Identify damaged, missing, incorrectly labeled, or misplaced materials and report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with inventory audits and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain organized documentation related to receiving, inventory movements, and material transactions.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel and other departments to ensure inventory information remains accurate and up to date.

Material Handling Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and organize incoming materials.
• Safely move materials throughout the warehouse using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials for internal transfers, production needs, or shipment.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Properly label and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Organize warehouse and storage areas to maximize available space and accessibility.
• Follow established procedures for handling oversized, heavy, or high-value materials.
• Provide support to other warehouse and material-handling personnel during periods of increased workload or operational demand.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, noise levels, and frequent equipment movement.

Key Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be demonstrated through:

• High inventory accuracy
• Timely completion of cycle counts
• Accurate recording of material movements
• Reduction of missing or misplaced inventory
• Proper organization and labeling of storage locations
• Safe and efficient material handling
• Timely identification and resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Consistent adherence to established safety and inventory procedures