Inventory Control Associate (5AM-1:30PM)

HD Supply•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate serves as a point of contact for inventory-related tasks and issues in a distribution center and operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility. This full-time, non-exempt position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Weekends are not required. Starting wage is $16.50 per hour. The role monitors and maintains distribution-center inventory, records received and stocked merchandise, completes cycle counts, reviews inventory, and maintains adjustments. It also audits inventory against daily order processing, investigates and resolves discrepancies under established internal control procedures, and helps determine appropriate inventory placement. The associate may assist with loading damaged merchandise into delivery vehicles and perform general warehouse duties as needed. Work takes place in a comfortable indoor area, with infrequent and non-objectionable unpleasant conditions. Most time is spent sitting or standing in the same location; regular stooping or moving and lifting light material or equipment may be needed. No travel is required. Complex or unusual problems are referred to a supervisor; work is performed under general supervision with regular review by a senior coworker or supervisor.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk, move, push, and pull product throughout the day.
Willingness to train to operate order/cherry pickers, reach equipment, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, or similar equipment.
High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
Specialized skills training or certification may be required.
Generally 2–5 years of experience in the area of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in inventory control.
Prior material handling equipment or forklift experience, especially with order pickers and/or reach equipment.
Ability to understand written material.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain distribution-center inventory by recording received and stocked merchandise.
Complete and review cycle counts and maintain inventory adjustments.
Audit inventory to ensure systems align with daily order processing.
Research and resolve inventory issues, adjustments, and discrepancies in accordance with established internal control procedures.
Help determine appropriate inventory placement based on size, selling volume, and other applicable factors.
Assist with loading damaged merchandise into delivery vehicles using powered and non-powered material handling equipment.
Maintain quality and inventory control manuals.
Perform general warehouse duties as needed.
Operate material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility.