Warehouse, Shipping - FP

9013 DTS Fluid Power LLC•Grandville, MI

20d

About The Position

The Receiving & Inventory Control Associate receives inbound products, verifies shipments against purchase documentation, and records products in inventory. The position also performs scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts, investigates inventory discrepancies, and helps maintain accurate system quantities and inventory integrity. Accuracy, attention to detail, and timely processing support customer service levels. The associate safely unloads and inspects shipments; verifies products and shipment details against purchase orders, packing lists, and bills of lading; documents discrepancies and damages; enters receipts into a warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP; labels, stages, and puts products away; and processes returns. The role also maintains a clean, organized, and safe receiving area. For cycle counting, the associate counts and records inventory using scanners, count sheets, or system tasks; investigates variances and their root causes; submits variance reports and recommended adjustments for approval; verifies location accuracy; and reports damaged, obsolete, expired, or slow-moving products. The associate follows safety procedures, maintains records, supports audits, and collaborates with purchasing, customer service, shipping, and accounting to resolve issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control, or a similar distribution role.
Working knowledge of receiving documents, including purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading.
Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
Comfort using handheld scanners, computers, and inventory software such as WMS or ERP.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Safely unload trucks and containers and inspect shipments for visible damage, shortages, or overages.
Verify received products against purchase orders, packing lists, and bills of lading, including item number, description, quantity, lot or serial number, and expiration date where applicable.
Document and report discrepancies, damages, and refused or short shipments to the supervisor and purchasing according to company procedures.
Accurately and promptly enter receipts into the WMS or ERP.
Label, tag, and stage products, then put them away in the correct locations using a scanner and material handling equipment.
Handle returns and returned goods according to procedure.
Keep receiving docks and staging areas clean, organized, and safe.
Perform scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts by location, SKU, or ABC classification as directed.
Count, record, and enter cycle count results using handheld scanners, count sheets, or system tasks.
Recount and investigate inventory variances to identify root causes.
Submit variance reports and recommended adjustments for approval; post adjustments only with proper authorization.
Verify location accuracy and correct slotting, labeling, and bin-location issues.
Identify and report damaged, obsolete, expired, or slow-moving products to management.
Follow safety rules, including proper lifting, PPE use, and equipment operating procedures.
Maintain accurate records and support internal and external audits.
Work with purchasing, customer service, shipping, and accounting to resolve inventory and receiving issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.