Material Handler, Inventory (AM Shift)

DSV•Denton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Material Handler is an inventory control position and does not operate material handling equipment. The role may involve finding, counting, or otherwise handling inventory, along with computer data entry for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance. The employee assists the supervisor or manager in ensuring the facility meets inventory-related quality standards and is expected to meet company performance, safety, and quality objectives while following corporate and site-specific policies. This position maintains inventory accuracy and records, conducts physical inventories and cycle counts, investigates inventory issues, documents customer returns, and helps locate missing items. It also supports shipping and receiving investigations and other operational needs. The role requires working in warehouse temperatures that may vary with the seasons, maintaining an orderly work area, and adapting to schedules that may include nights, weekends, and overtime as required by the operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Basic computer skills, including RF scanners and WMS functions.
Basic MS Office skills as needed for reporting and tracking, especially MS Excel and Outlook.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that vary during warmer and colder months, from mild to moderate.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds.
Ability to reach above the shoulder or outward, and to squat or kneel.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience working in an inventory department.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate warehouse inventory and appropriate inventory records and reports.
Perform inventory investigations or root-cause analysis as directed by a supervisor.
Document returned material received from customers.
Ensure inventory is in the appropriate area and suggest material relocations when needed to maintain inventory range and locations.
Work autonomously and report progress and issues to supervisors or management.
Conduct physical inventories and assist with daily or monthly in-house cycle counts as required.
Support shipping and receiving by locating missing items throughout the facility.
Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required and assist supervision as needed.
Use a PC for email and report generation, including inventory-related data entry and maintenance.
Initiate action to prevent non-conformities; identify and record problems; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels; and verify solution implementation.
Review and investigate issues with inbound and outbound functions, including unloading, checking, stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading.
Notify management when procedures require updates.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and perform housekeeping audits as required.
Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities to build knowledge in multiple departments and provide backup support.
Perform other duties as assigned.