Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

About the role

A warehouse & inventory specialist manages, tracks, and reconciles stock, coordinates shipping and receiving, and maintains digital database accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts, routine audits, and physical inventory reconciliations
• Inspect incoming shipments, match bills of lading, and log outgoing freight
• Investigate root causes for lost, damaged, or mismatched stock and apply system corrections
• Input data and update records using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Count material and supplies in stock and post totals to inventory records
• Compile information on receipt or disbursement of material, finished goods, supplies, and compute inventory balance
• Prepare reports such as inventory balance
• Stock and issue materials
• Use a fork-truck to transport raw material to and from production lines
• Track usage and maintain an up-to-date inventory list
• Build skids for skidded long cartons of finished goods
• Transport skids to production lines for finished goods
• Remove skidded finished goods from production lines and shrink wrap skids
• Weigh and record net weight of finished goods
• Transport scrap containers to production lines
• Break down and store raw material packaging
• Unload and receive raw materials, check quantities, ensure goods are not damaged, sign for the goods, and transport packing slips and paperwork to the proper station for logging in and processing
• Generate bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory using data from daily records and physical inventories as necessary
• Assemble spools and/or packaging per oral instructions using a glue gun and/or staple gun and manual hand motion
• Carry or haul necessary parts to assembly site
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed
• Remove cardboard and/or other debris from work areas to storage areas or trash bins

Requirements

• Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of logistics, stockroom, or warehouse experience
• Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with barcode scanners or ERP platforms
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long shifts and repeatedly lift 30 to 50 pounds
• Certifications: Fork truck certified/licensed