Cycle Counter- 2nd Shift

Cycle Counter- 2nd Shift

Browns Summit, NC 27214

Employment Type: Contract

Job Category: Industrial

Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour

Job Title: Cycle Counter

Location: Clothing Distribution Facility

Employment Type: Full-Time / Temp-to-Hire (as applicable)

Shift: 2nd Shift- Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am (OT Required)

Job Summary

The Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within a high-volume clothing distribution facility. This role performs routine cycle counts, inventory audits, and variance investigations while safely operating material handling equipment, including a cherry picker, to access elevated storage locations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and experienced in warehouse inventory control environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts on finished goods and inventory locations
• Conduct inventory audits and research discrepancies between physical counts and system quantities
• Accurately document inventory adjustments and communicate findings to warehouse leadership
• Utilize a cherry picker and other material handling equipment to count inventory in elevated racking
• Verify product SKU numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities to ensure inventory accuracy
• Assist with annual physical inventories as required
• Follow all safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and company policies when operating equipment
• Maintain organized inventory areas and report damaged or mislabeled product
• Work closely with warehouse supervisors and inventory control teams to resolve issues

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cycle counter or inventory auditor in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Cherry picker experience required (must be comfortable working at heights)
• Strong understanding of inventory control and counting procedures
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clothing, footwear, or retail distribution center
• RF scanner or barcode scanning experience
• Forklift certification (stand-up or reach truck)
• Prior experience with cycle counts in high-SKU environments

Work Environment

Fast-paced clothing distribution facility

Frequent use of cherry picker to access high racking locations

Exposure to warehouse conditions including noise, dust, and varying temperatures