Inventory Control Specialist

River Valley Foods•Syracuse, NY

4d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy across River Valley Holdings’ warehouse operations. The position performs regular cycle counts, reconciles inventory discrepancies, processes returns and damaged goods, and identifies the root causes of inventory issues. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and proactive problem-solving. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wages are $20.25–$21.00 per hour. The position is based in warehouse operations in Syracuse, New York.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand English to comprehend inbound orders and supervisor instructions.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
Skill in operating RF guns accurately.
Attention to detail.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Inventory control experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly and prepared for each scheduled shift.
Conduct daily cycle counts and make accurate inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Monitor inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions, including reviewing the Zero Bin Report, overhead verifications, and Weekly Quantity Comparison Report.
Evaluate discrepancies reported on the Daily Outs recap from the second shift.
Complete the Warehouse Receiving Error Log and Replen Error Log with identified discrepancies.
Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking products and returning them to stock when applicable.
Support quality assurance by addressing recalls and investigating the root cause of mispicks, overages, and shortages.
Receive and put away customer return products in the appropriate storage location; complete required paperwork and communicate with the accounting team to ensure proper customer credits.
Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits.
Monitor and maintain the Warehouse Hold & Release process, including completing the Hold & Release log, reviewing it weekly, and communicating with the Purchasing department to coordinate product disposition.
Assign picking slots to new items before their first receipt and regularly re-slot existing products based on seasonality, movement, or other factors.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and power jacks safely, and perform pre-operational inspections before use.
Follow company policies and SQF (Safe Quality Food) protocols for product handling and storage.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including selecting, cleaning, shipping, and sorting or segregating incoming product.