Warehouse Associate, Inventory Control

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Counting and verifying all inventory are accurate
• Following all documented inventory processes and procedures
• Inputting necessary information into warehouse management system
• Ensuring all inventory in pick locations is prepared for picking and packing...i.e., is not damaged, has correct sku labels
• Processing damaged and repair items and preparing them for dispositioning
• Analyzing data and recognizing inventory trends such as velocity
• Verifying physical count of stock and adjusting errors in counts 
• Investigating and reporting reasons for discrepancies
• Operating equipment to count and verifying items that are not at ground level
• Performing any/all additional tasks assigned by the supervisor/manager

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment 
• Experience operating forklift equipment
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 
• PC and/or WMS systems experience 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is expected
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit  

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1