Check In and Inventory Specialist

The Suddath Companies•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Check In and Inventory Specialist supports daily warehouse and delivery operations through independent contractor check-in activities, inventory control, and operational coordination. Working closely with Independent Contractors and warehouse leadership, the position assists with route documentation, delivery compliance, inventory accuracy, load-out support, returns processing, and day-to-day warehouse operations to help ensure efficient service execution and adherence to company procedures. The role requires understanding and supporting the company’s written Mission Statement, Philosophy Statement, Value Statement, Vision, and Strategy. Work is primarily performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and may involve exposure to varying weather elements. The position also requires frequent bending, stooping, and prolonged standing, occasional lifting and stacking, and may require climbing ladders or stair ramps.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience working in warehouse or inventory control positions.
Customer-service mentality.
Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet order fulfillment requirements.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience.
Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and demonstrate strong self-motivation.
Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English to understand and give directions and complete paperwork accurately.
Ability to operate a variety of warehouse equipment as dictated by job duties and perform data entry and typing functions.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and stack items up to 25 pounds above head and up to 50 pounds to chest height.
Ability to climb ladders and stair ramps as required.
Ability to communicate using clear speech and understand another person’s speech.
Ability to see details of objects within close range.

Responsibilities

Support daily check-in and check-out activities for Independent Contractors, reviewing route documentation, delivery tickets, inventory logs, and related paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
Audit delivery documentation to ensure required signatures, service codes, completion details, delivery exceptions, and other operational requirements are properly recorded.
Assist with daily load-out and route support activities to help ensure timely and accurate delivery execution.
Verify inventory transactions, including haul-away appliances, returns, and other product movements, to maintain inventory accuracy.
Process, tag, organize, and store returned merchandise in designated warehouse locations.
Research and resolve discrepancies related to delivery documentation, returns, inventory counts, and contractor paperwork.
Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory control processes as directed by warehouse leadership.
Support warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety initiatives to maintain an efficient work environment.
Follow and support established security procedures to safeguard company assets and inventory.
Partner with warehouse leadership and Independent Contractors to support daily operational priorities and customer service objectives.
Assist with general warehouse and administrative activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.