Cycle Counter/Inventory Clerk - Waterford, MI

About the Role

Miller Industries is seeking a Cycle Counter/Inventory Clerk for our brand-new facility in Waterford, Michigan. The Cycle Counter / Inventory Clerk maintains accurate inventory records and storage locations at the Waterford warehouse. This role performs scheduled and directed cycle counts, researches variances, validates inventory transactions, supports receiving and material movement, and helps establish reliable job and unit traceability across the central storage operation. This is a hands-on position that requires safe and proficient Hi-Lo operation to access, verify, relocate, and stage material.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shipping, receiving, unloading, put-away, storage, staging, picking, and interplant transfer activities.
• Establish work priorities and assign tasks based on inbound schedules, production requirements, outbound commitments, and available labor.
• Maintain an organized central storage operation for production units, purchased material, work-in-process, and finished or partially completed product.
• Coordinate with manufacturing plants, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Transportation to ensure material is delivered when needed.
• Confirm material and units are identified, labeled, stored in assigned locations, and protected from damage, loss, and deterioration.
• Verify inbound quantities, condition, packing slips, and supporting documentation; promptly escalate shortages, overages, damage, or identification issues.
• Verify outbound and interplant shipments for correct job, unit, quantity, documentation, packaging, labeling, and destination before release.
• Maintain accurate and timely system transactions for receipts, inventory moves, transfers, staging, and shipments.
• Lead daily housekeeping, aisle control, rack discipline, material segregation, and safe storage practices.
• Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and cross-train warehouse personnel; reinforce standard work and accountability.
• Monitor performance using practical operating measures such as receiving accuracy, inventory accuracy, transaction timeliness, damage, and on-time material delivery.
• Investigate inventory and material movement discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Operate a Hi-Lo to load, unload, stage, relocate, and deliver material when required, including coverage during volume peaks or staffing gaps.
• Ensure required pre-use equipment inspections are completed and equipment concerns are reported and addressed.
• Support warehouse layout, storage capacity planning, visual controls, and continuous improvement as the Waterford operation expands.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Shipping and Receiving and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or training in inventory control, logistics, accounting, or supply chain preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in cycle counting, inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a sit-down industrial forklift/Hi-Lo safely and proficiently; current certification preferred, with ability to complete company-required qualification.
• Working knowledge of cycle counting, inventory adjustments, location control, material identification, transaction accuracy, and basic root-cause investigation.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or warehouse systems and proficiency with basic Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams functions preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow count schedules, protect count integrity, and communicate discrepancies objectively.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 401k with immediate match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit sharing bonus eligibility
• Overtime opportunities