Inventory Control Clerk-Int

US Foods • Fontana, CA

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Inventory Control Clerk helps maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality through clerical functions such as compiling and retaining records, updating computer systems, and preparing requisitions. The role delivers timely and accurate inventory and adjustment records to support order and shipping operations and completes essential Returns & Refusals functions.

The position performs inventory counts and audits, investigates transactions and exceptions, processes inventory reclassifications and transfers, evaluates and processes driver-returned products, reconciles routes and invoices, and processes debit and credit adjustments. It also performs clerical tasks and audits supporting warehouse logistics and moves and stages pallet loads using material handling equipment.

The clerk must follow company safety, product-handling, and food-safety standards, maintain accurate timecard records, and comply with the Division Attendance Policy. Work takes place in office and warehouse environments, including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas, with temperatures between 0°F and 34°F. The role is eligible for overtime compensation. The expected base rate is $18–$28; compensation depends on relevant experience or education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of job experience in inventory control or other clerical work in a distribution center setting.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office, electronic inventory databases, and Windows-based applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math skills, organizational practices, and attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve routine problems, analyze complex scenarios, prioritize tasks of varying frequency, and work with limited supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to serve as a resource to others and provide interdepartmental support.
• Ability to operate and become certified on powered industrial trucks, such as pallet jacks and stock pickers.
• Ability to work in environments between 0°F and 34°F.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits and provide detailed documentation of results.
• Research transactions and exceptions to identify root causes and provide resolutions.
• Request, prepare, compile, and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in the inventory database and identify product code dates.
• Perform inventory reclassification and transfer functions.
• Evaluate, verify, and process products returned by drivers.
• Reconcile routes, invoices, and other documents.
• Process debit and credit adjustments using accurate reason codes.
• Perform related clerical tasks and audits to support warehouse logistics.
• Move and stage pallet loads using material handling equipment.
• Follow company standards for safety, product handling, and food safety.
• Maintain timecard records for accurate time and attendance reporting and adhere to the Division Attendance Policy.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED