Inventory Control Clerk

Overview

Inventory Control Clerk | Monday-Friday Day Shift

Pay: $20.24-$23.57 per hour | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m. to job completion | Benefits: Vacation, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous employer match.

Position Summary

Join Harbor as an Inventory Control Clerk and help keep our warehouse running accurately and efficiently. In this Monday-Friday day-shift role, you will audit inventory, resolve discrepancies, update warehouse systems, and work with operations teams to keep product moving for Retail and Foodservice customers.

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, learning new systems, and staying accurate in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The right candidate can work independently, communicate clearly, and partner well with warehouse, supervisor, and management teams.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and product location issues.
• Analyze inventory data and identify trends, concerns, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within warehouse management and business systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track, analyze, and report inventory information.
• Support receiving, replenishment, picking, and shipping operations through inventory transactions and system updates.
• Communicate inventory issues and resolutions effectively with warehouse personnel, supervisors, and management.
• Assist with product investigations, adjustments, returns, and inventory-related reporting.
• Follow company safety standards and operational procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks, as required and in accordance with company safety policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve problems.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing technology, warehouse systems, and data-entry applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including:
• One-on-one communication
• Small group interaction
• Professional email and chat communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functional teams.
• Ability to perform tasks in a warehouse environment and safely operate material handling equipment after training and certification.

Preferred

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, distribution, retail, foodservice, or a related business field.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise software, or inventory management systems.
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating material handling equipment.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Data Accuracy
• Technology Adaptability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Time Management
• Effective Communication
• Initiative and Accountability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move products and materials consistent with warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.

Why Join Us?

Why join Harbor? You will be part of a wholesale distribution team that values accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. If you like working with data, solving warehouse challenges, and helping operations succeed, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.