Inventory Control and Shipping Clerk

Harris American•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Inventory Control and Shipping Clerk maintains and monitors inventory levels, performs cycle counts, prepares outgoing shipments and shipping reports, and organizes inventory for easy retrieval. The role reviews incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to support productive operations, documents inventory damage, and performs data entry and report generation. The position works under the close direction of the Department Manager and Senior Management. The clerk manages shipments of products, materials, and supplies; tracks and updates shipment status; maintains accurate inventory and movement records; and supports stockroom and receiving operations. The role also communicates with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, vendors, and drivers, while maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in inventory, logistics, warehousing, and shipping/receiving.
Experience with inventory management systems, such as ERP or MRP software.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time organization and sense of urgency.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Integrity and leadership skills.
Exemplary customer care skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a track record of maintaining inventory accuracy.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment.
Mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and around equipment, parts, and inventory, and to operate a motor vehicle and forklift.
Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Perform cycle counts and monitor inventory levels.
Generate inventory-level reports as needed.
Manage shipments of products, materials, and supplies.
Collaborate and communicate with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in product shipments.
Track, trace, and update the status of outgoing shipments.
Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
Maintain an accurate log of daily moves, scan inventory, and count accurately.
Generate shipping reports as needed.
Engage positively with vendors and drivers.
Provide backup support for the stockroom and receiving departments.
Maintain files of goods shipped and prepare regular shipping reports for managers.
Document damage to inventory.