Inventory Control Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary (pay range $17.00 to $18.00, hourly).  
The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records through cycle counting, verification of shipments, and investigation of discrepancies. This role ensures inventory accuracy by validating material against purchase orders, processing inventory adjustments and transfers, and maintaining proper documentation. The Inventory Control Clerk also provides backup support to the Purchasing Department as needed and plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity, operational efficiency, and safety standards.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Perform regular cycle counts of materials as scheduled and monitored by the Purchasing Department
• Verify incoming and existing inventory against purchase orders, packing slips, and related documentation
• Research inventory discrepancies and generate accurate inventory and rack-location reports
• Assist in determining root causes of inventory discrepancies and support implementation of corrective actions
• Measure, process, and label materials accurately, ensuring correct identification and traceability
• Examine materials for defects or damage and report findings to appropriate personnel
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to discrepancies, damaged material, and returned goods, including RMA paperwork
• Enter and update material transactions accurately in the computer system
• Maintain accurate and organized inventory records and reports
• Provide backup support to the Purchasing Department, including assisting with material ordering and related tasks as needed
• Always maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn inventory and ERP systems
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to perform varied tasks within the Purchasing and Inventory functions as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or operations environment
• Physical ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, and reach regularly throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Office, warehouse, truck yard – moderate to loud noise level. This position regularly requires standing; walking; sitting; use hands; reaching with hands and arms; and talking and/or hearing. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

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