Inventory Clerk

About the role

Maintains accurate inventory levels in conjunction with the site Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all inventories.
• Handle all paperwork and follow procedures to meet inventory goals.
• Verify all orders received and shipped, ensuring they are properly accounted for.
• Account for defective or damaged products and take appropriate corrective action.
• Manage and reconcile cycle counts, performing them daily as assigned.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies found through cycle counts.
• Pull slow-moving or obsolete inventory as requested by customers.
• Process returned shipments by unloading trailers and identifying quality or damaged inventory.
• Ensure proper documentation is signed off and filed.
• Participate and coach in physical inventories or samplings to maintain inventory integrity.
• Conduct searches to locate products within the system and adjust records accordingly.
• Identify and research unique inventory occurrences to correct them before making adjustments.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Safety Guidelines.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance.
• Observe and enforce company safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or one-year related experience in inventory control and/or training.
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management procedures and warehousing terminology and practices.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel), and spreadsheets.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accuracy and thoroughness with great attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.