Inventory Control Technician

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Technician is responsible for receiving, recording, and distributing inventory and supplies. The position processes inventory orders and maintains information in designated databases. It receives incoming freight, supplies, and packages from various vendors; verifies orders and item condition; records received inventory; and tags and stores items as required. The technician ensures materials are delivered to requesting departments or agencies and uses standard operating equipment and computer programs to prepare forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents. The role also greets customers, screens incoming calls, answers questions or refers callers to the appropriate area, and assists with scheduled inventory audits. Other duties may be assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• One year of experience in inventory control or a related area.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of general inventory control procedures and equipment.
• Ability to maintain supplies and inventory records.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in inventory control within a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory orders and maintain information in designated databases.
• Receive incoming freight, supplies, and packages from various vendors.
• Verify orders and check the condition of items.
• Record received inventory and tag and store items as required.
• Ensure materials are delivered to requesting departments or agencies.
• Use standard operating equipment and computer programs to prepare forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Greet customers, screen incoming calls, answer questions, or refer callers to the appropriate area.
• Assist with scheduled inventory audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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