Inventory Control Associate - 2nd Shift

Midwest Veterinary Supply is seeking an Inventory Control Associate for our Visalia, CA location. This is a second shift role, with hours of Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

About the role

The Inventory Control position within the warehouse is responsible for ensuring inventory item attributes and supporting information is accurate and maintained in the warehouse management system. The Inventory Control Associate will work closely with Returns personnel, all team leads, the Warehouse Manager, and Branch Manager to assist with resolving inventory-related issues, questions, and inventory-related training.

Responsibilities

• Cubiscan and capture item attributes for all new items, vendor-changed items, or items missing necessary information.
• Perform escalated cycle count tasks.
• Reconcile and research lost inventory report and locked cases report.
• Perform re-slotting tasks as identified by report.
• Reconcile items listed in the negative on-hand reports.
• Address overflow stock issues.
• Monitor dynamic bin availability.
• Correct inventory assignments for items not in designated areas.
• Replace damaged bins as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• 2+ years of distribution, warehouse, and inventory experience, or equivalent combined inventory management/distribution-related education and experience, is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, employment policies, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, ability to operate a Windows-based computer and perform data entry.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and problem-solve.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and customer service skills.

Skills

• Attention to detail critical to ensure accuracy and completion of objectives.
• Regular interaction with people; team-player in a fast-paced work environment requiring multi-tasking.
• Ability to apply analytical approaches to solving operational issues.
• Repetitive motion: reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying.
• Regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 70+ pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs, balance, stand/walk on concrete floor for extended periods.
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching.
• Ability to work long hours as needs arise.
• Ability to work at a desk throughout the day.
• Frequent use of hands for writing and computer keyboard.

Equipment Used

• Forklift machinery (ability to operate or acquire operator license).
• RF Scanner and bar code scanner.
• Windows-based computer (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Computer monitors, keyboard, mouse, printer, scale, tape gun.

Work Environment

• Work will typically be performed Monday through Friday.
• Working more than 40 hours per workweek may be required.
• Work will be performed indoors in a relatively temperature-controlled climate where moderate heat, cold, or humidity may be experienced.
• Moderate exposure to dust and dirt may also be expected.
• May require handling of products with cautious warning labels.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Business casual work environment with weekly relaxed dress days.
• Regular events like holiday contests, cookouts, and employee appreciation celebrations.

About Us

Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. (MVS) has provided quality service and merchandise to the veterinary profession since 1961. Our products are distributed from eight branches located in key geographic locations within our trade area. We take great pride in getting our orders out the same day as called in and having the product in the customer's hand the next day. MVS carries products and equipment from most major manufacturers. As we continue to grow, our goal will be, as it has always been, to provide the veterinary profession the very best in service along with quality merchandise at fair and competitive prices.