Inventory Control Associate - 1st Shift

Readerlink Distribution Services•Romeoville, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor Receiving in ensuring the timely and accurate reporting inventory quantities. Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: Monitor and maintain current inventory levels. Tracks orders and investigates problems. Performance physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports such as Put Away and Shrink reports. Re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves. Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry. May lead, guide, and train staff performing related work. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Location items in shrink off of daily report. Collaborate with warehouse employees to ensure that cycle counts are completed. Investigate inventory errors and perform corrective measures. Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely. Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested. Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately. • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center. Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to work flexible schedules as required which may include working off shifts and weekends.
Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.
Must be able repetitively reach up and out.
Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs.
Will frequently lift up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 Lbs.
Will frequently squat and stoop.
Will frequently climb stairs and use step stools.
Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.
Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of warehouse experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain current inventory levels.
Tracks orders and investigates problems.
Performance physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports such as Put Away and Shrink reports.
Re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry.
May lead, guide, and train staff performing related work.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Location items in shrink off of daily report.
Collaborate with warehouse employees to ensure that cycle counts are completed.
Investigate inventory errors and perform corrective measures.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center.
Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.