Inventory Control Clerk-Bayview Center

Albertsons Companies•Port Angeles, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Clerk receives deliveries from direct-store-delivery (DSD) vendors, verifies invoices and product accuracy, and operates the receiving system according to Company and Division policies. The role maintains professional relationships with vendors and delivering personnel and supports customer service goals through Albertsons’ personalized-service philosophy. The clerk logs deliveries, breaks down loads, reconciles invoices with system costs, records discrepancies, balances receiving transactions, and sends information to the general office for payment. The position also maintains records, reviews communications and vendor invoices, and helps prevent shrink, damage, and spoilage. It is responsible for the security, sanitation, and organization of receiving, storage, and loading-dock areas, and may train others or temporarily assist with dairy and frozen-food duties. The work is performed primarily in a backroom receiving area and can involve handling products in coolers, freezers, and varying outdoor temperatures. The position is safety-sensitive and requires safe and accurate work, regular attendance, and compliance with Company policies and applicable laws. Compensation starts at no less than the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits may include insurance, paid leave, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits; quarterly bonus eligibility may apply.

Requirements

Ability to be friendly, courteous, and tactful, and to maintain composure when dealing with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to frequently reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 80 pounds, from floor level to overhead.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts, and pallet jacks.
Ability to operate related equipment, including power lifts, balers, compactors, cutters, pricing guns, and computer equipment.
Ability to operate a 10-key and type on a keyboard.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk and move rapidly, and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently; may climb ladders.
Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
Mental alertness to complete work safely and accurately, including repetitive tasks.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Good understanding of Company policies and procedures regarding receiving, ordering, stocking, merchandising, pricing, inventory control, and product warehousing and storage.
Product knowledge, including seasonality and perishability, and knowledge of product movement and factors affecting gross margins.
Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays; regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Champion Company and Division customer-service programs and promote personalized service.
Receive deliveries, log them in the computer, and break down loads from DSD suppliers.
Move products from receiving to storage, freezer, cooler, or sales areas as needed.
Verify orders against invoices, audit product contents, and use the electronic receiving system to confirm costs and inventory accuracy.
Reconcile vendor invoices against computer-system costs and enter item-level differences.
Balance receiving transactions and transmit information to the general office for payment.
Maintain invoices and reports according to the established filing system and record-retention schedule.
Review and accept only proper and correct orders submitted by outside sales representatives.
Review daily communications from the DSD Coordinator and retrieve vendor invoices.
Prevent shrink, damage, and spoilage; repair and price damaged saleable products, and discard or return other damaged products as required.
Maintain the security, sanitation, and organization of receiving, storage, and loading-dock areas.
Perform training duties.
Operate related equipment, including hand trucks, six-wheel carts, power lifts, pallet jacks, balers, compactors, cutters, pricing guns, handheld units, and stationary CRT computer equipment.
May perform dairy or frozen-food duties, including ordering, stocking, stacking, facing, pricing, marking, and rotating products, when the relevant clerks are absent.
Perform all duties safely, accurately, honestly, and with integrity; maintain good working relationships with vendors and delivery personnel.
Use business judgment to assess and respond to business activity.
Comply with Company policies, including attendance, grooming standards, and dress codes.
May use cleaning supplies, chemicals, and safety cutters.
Perform other necessary and required duties.