Inventory Control Clerk

Location: 11330 51ST AVE, GIG HARBOR, WA, 98332, US Banner: Albertsons Union Status: Union Job Description Position Purpose: Receives deliveries of products from all DSD vendors and verifies accuracy of invoices. Operates receiving system according to Company and Division policies. Maintains a good rapport with vendors. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service goals. Promotes Albertson’s philosophy of personalized service. Receives all deliveries and logs into the computer. Breaks down loads from DSD suppliers. May transport products from receiving area to storage, freezer, cooler or sales area. Ensures cost, quality and inventory controls through verifying orders against invoices, auditing contents of product and using the electronic receiving system to verify costs. Reconciles vendor invoices to costs on the computer system. Inputs differences by item into the system. Balances all receiving and transmits information to the general office for payment. Maintains invoices and reports in the established filing system according to the record retention schedule. Reviews and accepts only proper and correct orders submitted by outside sales representatives. Daily reviews emails to review communication from the DSD Coordinator and retrieves vendor invoices. Prevents shrink, damage and spoilage of product. Repairs and prices damaged product if saleable. Discards or returns damaged product to appropriate vendor as required. Responsible for the security, sanitation and organization of the receiving, storage and loading dock areas. Performs training duties. Operates related equipment such as: hand trucks, six‑wheel carts, power lifts, pallet jacks, balers, compactors, cutters, pricing guns and computer equipment such as hand‑held units and stationary CRT units. May occasionally perform duties such as ordering, stocking, stacking, facing, pricing, marking and rotating of dairy and frozen food items, in the absence of the dairy or frozen food clerks. Responsible for performing all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity. Maintains good working relationship with vendors and delivering personnel. Other necessary and required duties. Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity. Complies with all Company policies including attendance, grooming standards and dress codes. May utilize cleaning supplies, chemicals and safety cutters. Skills and Physical Requirements: Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful and maintain composure in dealing with customers, co‑workers and vendors. Requires good interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be a team player. Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions. Frequently reaches, lifts, stacks and maneuvers objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 80 lbs., within the range of floor level to overhead. Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks, six‑wheel carts and pallet jacks. Ability to operate related equipment such as: power lifts, balers, compactors, cutters, pricing guns and computer equipment. Ability to operate 10‑key and type on a keyboard. Ability to stand up for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. May claim ladders. Manual dexterity and good eye‑hand coordination are necessary. Mental alertness is required to ensure safe, accurate completion of work activities and to do repetitious work accuracy. Requires knowledge of basic mathematics. Requires a good understanding of Company policies and procedures regarding receiving, ordering, stocking, merchandising, pricing, inventory control and product warehousing/storage. Requires product knowledge including seasonality and perishability. Requires knowledge of product movement and factors impacting gross margins. Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays. Regular attendance is required. Some exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading/receiving area. Occasional exposure to 28°F while handling products in the cooler and -20°F in the freezer. Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment, tools and work aids necessary to perform job duties. Work environment consists of a backroom receiving area. Exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading and receiving area. Occasional exposure to outside temperature of varying temperatures while assisting with unloading. Safety – Sensitive Position Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. If you have questions regarding your ability to physically perform the listed job duties and requirements – e.g. lifting, standing, bending, etc. - please speak to your Store Director. All team members must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store. Union and Non-Union The pay range is $18.16-$26.15 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). About Us Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well‑being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4). Pay Transparency Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr