Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Job Overview: The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory audits, variance investigations, and collaboration with warehouse and manufacturing teams. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory integrity, supporting operational efficiency, and promoting best practices in inventory control and material handling. This is an on-site hourly position. Workdays and hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required to meet business demands. Additional work hours will be assigned during peak times and year-end. RectorSeal manufactures and/or distributes a variety of mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. For over 80 years, RectorSeal's customers have depended on us for quality products with excellent value, shipped to them in a timely manner. This passion for excellent customer service is the reason RectorSeal has been growing at a very fast pace, and now requires additional shift capacity to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cycle counts of raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
• Conduct special inventory counts and audits as assigned.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and provide count results for reporting and performance metrics.
• Investigate inventory variances and work with Manufacturing, Shipping, and Receiving teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, stored, and rotated.
• Support the documentation and disposition of damaged or obsolete inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes and warehouse organization.
• Assist with material movement and warehouse activities as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous inventory control, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and solve inventory-related issues.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during 10-hour shifts.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits: At RectorSeal, our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays, and various wellness programs.