Inventory Control Specialist

BJ's Wholesale Club • Elkton, MD

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will accurately maintain, track, and report physical inventory. You will act as a liaison between internal and external customers to ensure accuracy of physical inventory and fiscal accounting.

Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment (MHE) basic math to ensure proper counts and verify pallet ID numbers
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to operate various technology including computers and tablets
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the member to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally
• Sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment
• Grasp, reach, push or pull (such as boxes of product, or a hand truck) on a frequent basis
• Ability to build pallets up to 6 feet tall with case weights up to 50 pounds
• Endurance for continuous, fast paced work
• Fluctuating temperatures within the perishable DC including freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit
• Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such as steel-toed protective footwear, harness, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, insulated clothing, etc)
• Products may contain food allergens (such as fish, shellfish, peanuts, etc.)
• Utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, forklift, reach truck, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• College coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Experience operating Material Handling Equipment preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all inventory functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance, profitability, proper material handling, and minimal damage
• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) data to ensure efficient and proper inventory control
• Research and identify quality control issues to minimize recurrence and ensure regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities for improvement of all inventory functions and programs
• Check condition of pallets and exchange where necessary
• Promptly report damage and all inventory discrepancies
• Maintain cleanliness and repair of dock, and facility areas
• Ensure pallets are wrapped and stacked for safe transport to storage
• Safely operate appropriate Material Handling Equipment after training
• Maintain all food safety, housekeeping and other applicable standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees