1st SHIFT WAREHOUSE INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS•McDonough, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. This role involves solving inventory discrepancies, performing cycle counts, updating inventory records, and acting as a liaison for audits and customer visits. The specialist will also manage customer hold procedures, monitor inventory accuracy, prepare reports, and operate equipment at elevated heights. Additional duties include recovering improperly seated pallets, assisting in critical situations, preparing for physical inventories, and communicating discrepancies to relevant departments. The role may also require performing general Warehouse Associate duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Problem-solving skills required.
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
Lift overhead when required.
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Attention to detail.
Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and inventory experience preferred.
Microsoft Word and Excel experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Solve inventory discrepancies during normal warehousing operations to ensure efficient workflow and communicate with leadership.
Perform cycle count, work orders, and other inventory checks to answer customer inquiries.
Responsible for the entry or update of inventory records in the system to correct discrepancies.
Acts as a liaison for any warehouse-related needs regarding internal or external audits or customer and agency visits.
Responsible for performing any customer hold procedures including labeling, relocating, and daily cycle count checks.
Monitor inventory accuracy and take corrective action by utilizing hold reports, lot audit reports, and inventory aging reports.
Prepare inventory reports for customers and/or facility needs.
Operate equipment at elevated heights that may require fall protection.
Recover pallets that are improperly seated on the rack.
Assist in escalated or critical need situations.
Prepare and participate in physical inventories.
Communicate inventory discrepancies to Customer Accounts and other departments as necessary.
Perform Warehouse Associate duties as needed.
Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in safety and educational training programs.