Copy of Inventory Control Clerk

About the role

Morales Beverage Group seeks an Inventory Control Clerk for our Headquarters location in Houston, TX. We offer a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Inventory Control Manager, the Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining inventory within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures. This role involves coordinating with various departments, use of forklift equipment, and accurate record keeping.

• Complete daily inventory activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Conduct regular cycle counts utilizing WMS.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Receive and process inbound shipments.
• Operate various forklift equipment.
• Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to address inventory-related issues and improve accuracy.
• Receive, inspect, and process inbound shipments.
• Restack and move product throughout warehouse utilizing forklift equipment.
• Operate forklift equipment and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Facilitate rework, repack, QA, and all other inventory projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous inventory control experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Forklift Experience: Experienced in safely operating forklift equipment and other material handling devices in a warehouse setting.
• Warehouse Systems: Proficient in using basic warehouse management systems for tracking, counting, and moving inventory.
• 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse or inventory control (IC) work required.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.

Skills

• Attention to Detail – accurate record-keeping, inventory counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Problem Solving – investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies and collaborating with other departments to improve accuracy.
• Process Management – ensuring efficient inventory workflows, coordinating with different teams, and adhering to company policies.
• Collaboration – working cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams.
• Time Management – handling multiple inventory tasks, cycle counts, shipments, and warehouse operations efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds.
• Capability to reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and stretch as needed.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Behavior & Communication Expectations

Collaborate with peers and the supervisor to strategize on issues that disrupt goal achievement. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of:

• Being approachable at all times.
• Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance.
• Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do.
• Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility.
• Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down.
• Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner.
• Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do.
• Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions.