Inventory Control Clerk Floater-1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group•Joliet, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk Floater will assume the responsibilities of the inventory control clerk role across multiple Illinois facilities within the organization. The floater will fill the gaps in the work schedules and rotate around different buildings. The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for conducting cycle counts and bin location audits, assisting in researching and reconciling inventory discrepancies and working with the Inventory Supervisor/Manager in any inventory related functions concerned with inventorying materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard.

Requirements

Minimum 1-3 months related experience and/or training in Inventory Control.
Minimum 1-3 months related experience and/or training in warehouse environment.
Prior experience operating material handling equipment is required. Order selector, cherry picker/high lift experience is preferred, willingness to be certified and use is required.
Experience using WMS software a plus (Synapse preferred).
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access Database.
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORATION.
MUST HAVE A WORKING CELL PHONE (to receive daily work assignment)
ABILITY TO START AT ANY RJW ILLINOIS LOCATIONS UPON NOTIFICATION.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Must be able to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Order selector, cherry picker/high lift experience is preferred, willingness to be certified and use is required.
Experience using WMS software a plus (Synapse preferred).
Forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs physical counts of inventory items in order to maintain accurate inventory.
Counts and reconciles randomly chosen or chosen part numbers and/or locations on a daily basis.
Accurately inputs inventory control data to ensure inventory integrity.
Completes necessary documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on-time.
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager
Spends 80% or more of the workday performing inventory related activities in the warehouse using an RF Gun or Tablet. 20% or less of the workday is spent working at a computer terminal.
Clerks are required to travel to and assist at other facilities as needed.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures, and contractual obligations.
Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets.
Utilize computer terminal to properly account for inventory issues, returns, and documentation.