Inventory Associate

Cardinal Health•Jefferson, GA

5d•$21 - $27

About The Position

The Inventory Associate maintains inventory accuracy and supports efficient warehouse operations through inventory management activities. The role works closely with operations teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, perform cycle counts, monitor product expiration dates, and reconcile count variances. It also responds to inventory-related requests, researches and corrects inventory issues, and maintains accurate system records. Additional duties include managing inventory movements, processing customer and vendor returns, evaluating product condition for resale, and properly disposing of damaged, expired, and recalled products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position follows standard procedures, works under a moderate degree of supervision, and refers complex or unusual problems to a supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or until work is complete. The anticipated hourly range is $20.50–$27.24, including shift differential.

Requirements

One to two years of experience preferred.
High school degree or GED preferred.
Apply acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks and learn new information and methods.
Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
Work within standard operating procedures and quality guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Work under a moderate degree of supervision and act as a self-starter.
Refer complex or unusual problems to a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience.
High school degree or GED.
Material handling equipment experience, including use of an order picker or reach truck.

Responsibilities

Work with operations team members to reconcile inventory issues.
Research and resolve count variances, maintain accurate inventory records, and identify potential process improvements.
Move inventory between locations as needed to support efficient and compliant operations.
Receive vendor and customer returns and determine product quality for resale.
Research, verify, and respond to customer service requests in the CRM.
Review, process, and intervene on product recall notices.
Follow QRA/QIC policies and procedures when handling recalled products.
Follow product expiration-date tracking protocols.
Process damaged and expired products according to company policies and procedures.
Reconcile cycle-count inventory discrepancies.
Assist Operations teams with inventory requests and other operational tasks.
Perform other tasks as needed.