Inventory/Quality Control Specialist -Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Fosdick Fulfillment Corp•Wallingford, CT

4d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation is hiring an Inventory/Quality Control Specialist for its Wallingford, Connecticut location. The role maintains compliance with company standards through manual and systematic quality audits of warehouse inventory, workflows, and documentation. It includes conducting physical inventories, bin location audits, and cycle counts; reconciling findings; and recommending ways to improve process adherence and prevent errors. The role works under the direction of the Inventory Control Director, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor, Operations Manager, or Warehouse Supervisor. The position is based in typical warehouse surroundings and requires travel between Fosdick’s Connecticut facilities in Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, and New Britain. The work is fast-paced and may involve heat, cold, or dust, pressure to meet delivery commitments, and changing priorities. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be needed for physical inventories, including staying late or working weekends or holidays, subject to the company Blackout Calendar. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of experience and/or training in warehousing, inventory control, or quality control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced computer literacy is required, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and formulas, as well as effective use of Outlook and Word. The role also requires proficiency in mathematics and writing, accurate recordkeeping, communication, and the ability to interpret inventory data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience and/or training in warehousing, inventory control, or quality control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced computer literacy, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and formulas for managing large datasets.
Ability to use Outlook and Word effectively for cross-departmental communication.
Proficiency in mathematics and writing.
Ability to pass a job-related physical conducted by the company’s third-party medical provider.
Ability to travel between buildings and Connecticut facilities depending on workload; reliable transportation is required.
Ability to read and comprehend necessary work transactions and maintain precise, audit-ready records and clear documentation.
Ability to make general decisions and prioritize workload in the absence of specific directions.
Ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends in inventory loss or quality errors.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers and units of measure to maintain accurate records.
Specific vision abilities, including close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to sustain concentration during data-entry functions.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to eight hours a day; bend or stoop at the knees or waist; and twist at the waist to move or manipulate materials.
Ability, with assistance, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Availability for overtime when needed, potentially including late shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with company standards through manual and systematic quality audits of warehouse inventory, workflows, and documentation.
Conduct physical inventories, bin location audits, and cycle counts; reconcile results and recommend process improvements and error-prevention measures.
Monitor product transfers between warehouse facilities.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee client-requested inventories.
Schedule, oversee, or conduct special and periodic cycle counts; review reporting before releasing it to clients.
Make inventory adjustments based on inventory quality and discrepancies, and audit adjustments to ensure they are justified and documented.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and monitoring client closeout processes.
Communicate with Client Services, clients, and internal departments about quality and inventory issues, initiatives, and work orders.
Research inventory discrepancies, document findings, and report them to the Inventory Control Manager or Inventory Control Supervisor.
Conduct quality audits of inbound and outbound shipments to verify that receiving, picking, and packing meet client-specific and company expectations.
Conduct bin sweeps and audit system transactions against physical inventory movements; recommend improvements to address process gaps.
Monitor and enforce warehouse Standard Operating Procedures, report non-compliance to management, and assist with remedial training when necessary.
Evaluate warehouse space utilization and recommend improvements.
Monitor housekeeping during daily tours, report hazards, and ensure urgent corrective actions are completed immediately.
Conduct monthly and quarterly compliance walkthroughs and audits to verify compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols; keep facility records, safety logs, and inventory reports accurate and accessible.
Train on and operate Powered Industrial Trucks to assist with physical inventories.
Perform inventory audits with clients after physical inventories are completed.
Work overtime as needed for physical inventories, including staying late or working weekends or holidays, and adhere to the company Blackout Calendar.
Assist with other production, warehouse, or inventory-related work as required by a supervisor or manager.
Comply with safety rules and regulations.
Maintain punctual, on-site attendance and be at the workstation and ready to work at scheduled shift start and after breaks.