Inventory Control Clerk III

Upchurch•Greenwood, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk supports fabrication, material handling, and logistics operations by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring materials are properly received, recorded, stored, tracked, and issued. The role uses established inventory procedures, barcode technology, and inventory systems to maintain material traceability and reliable inventory information. It works closely with purchasing, fabrication, and logistics personnel to help ensure materials are available, accurately accounted for, and efficiently moved throughout operations. Work is primarily performed in fabrication, warehouse, and material storage areas, with regular exposure to active operations, moving equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, reach, and move around storage locations; and safely handle materials of varying sizes and configurations. The position also uses inventory-related equipment throughout the workday and may operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized. The company offers competitive pay based on experience, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, and opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, receiving, material handling, or a related environment.
Prior experience using inventory management systems or applications to process and maintain inventory transactions.
Working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, storage, material issuing, cycle counting, and physical inventory processes.
Ability to use barcode scanners, tablets, computers, and inventory applications to record and track material movement accurately.
Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing lists, material descriptions, and inventory-related documentation.
Ability to count and verify materials accurately, perform basic mathematical calculations, and maintain detailed inventory records.
Ability to identify and research discrepancies between physical inventory and system records and escalate issues requiring additional review.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory transactions and documentation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced fabrication or warehouse environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with operational teams.
Ability to follow established procedures, inventory controls, and safety requirements.
Ability to work independently within established processes and recognize when issues require escalation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout inventory and storage locations.
Ability to safely handle, move, and organize materials of varying sizes and configurations.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fabrication, construction, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
Experience working with pipe, valves, fittings, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical fabrication materials.
Experience maintaining material traceability documentation, including material test reports (MTRs).
Forklift or other material-handling equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and other receiving documentation, identifying quantity discrepancies or damage promptly.
Record and track inventory movements, including materials issued to fabrication, transferred between locations, returned to stock, or shipped to job sites.
Use barcode scanners and inventory applications to record receipts, storage locations, transfers, material usage, returns, and approved inventory adjustments.
Organize, label, and store materials in designated locations to support efficient retrieval, protect materials, and promote safe handling.
Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventories; research discrepancies and report required corrections.
Pick, stage, and verify materials for fabrication activities, transfers, and jobsite deliveries.
Maintain inventory and receiving documentation, including packing lists, purchase order references, receiving records, transfer documentation, and material test reports as applicable.
Monitor inventory levels and availability, communicating low stock, shortages, damaged materials, and replenishment needs to purchasing and appropriate management.
Coordinate with purchasing, fabrication, logistics, and other operational personnel to resolve routine inventory questions, discrepancies, and material-location issues.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe inventory and storage areas while following company procedures, safety requirements, and material-handling practices.