Warehouse Inventory Specialist Jobs

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping of product. Other responsibilities include maintaining inventory control and ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. This role communicates with both internal and external customers as required and with the transportation department. The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all inventories. Additionally, this role accounts for defective or damaged product and performs proper transactions to move product to appropriate sub-inventory. Individuals in this position will operate a liquefied propane or electric forklift to move, stack and store product.

Responsibilities

• Maintains product locator system
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area
• Makes suggestions for improvements and acts on them
• Maintains equipment in a neat and clean fashion
• Reports shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms and to the Buyers
• Counts all products, compares to delivery document, and checks for damage
• Assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Light assembly is defined as assembly of light mechanical, industrial, metallurgic, and electrical component parts or sub-assemblies that may require the use of hand tools
• May help with light assembly and record storage
• Assembles orders for shipment
• Arranges cartons on pallets keeping in mind size and characteristics (i.e., easily crushable, etc.) in mind. Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed
• Repacks and weighs any orders that require such handling
• Safely operates forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting product
• Coordinates as necessary with other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation, Implementation and occasionally the customers themselves
• Completes additional duties as assigned by Distribution/Branch Management
• Follows company quality guidelines
• Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Properly secures loads, ensure loads are within weight limits and packaged securely to minimize damage during transport
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other Material Handlers to do the same
• Conducts physical inventories and cycle counts as required
• Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Material Handlers, Logistics Specialists, and Warehouse personnel in other branches in a safe, accurate and productive manner with little supervision
• Works productively (i.e., receiving product, picking product, packing product etc. at or above the established rate) with little supervision
• Efficiently picks internal and external customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct quantity and type of product is picked
• On a daily basis, inspects equipment that employee has been assigned
• Accepts, inspects, and signs for inbound merchandise as necessary
• Stencils, tags or marks orders as requested
• Reports quality variances
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards
• Works cooperatively and productively with Department Heads and other Associates in order to complete tasks
• Carries or transports orders to shipping location or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
• Loads, unloads, sorts, stages and transports product into and out of our Distribution Center
• Assists in resolving any cycle count/inventory discrepancies
• Ensures outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Has a passion for quality and the accurate processing of product (both inbound and outbound) including maintaining inventory accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a Distribution or Fulfillment warehouse environment
• Initiative: Ability to think and take constructive action at work without being urged; skill and ability in taking the lead in forwarding new ideas or work methods
• Forklift certified
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment
• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings
• Makes an effort to understand our customer, in particular Jobsite and Branch operations that we ship to daily
• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Problem Solving: Using a systematic and effective approach in analyzing information in order to come up with good business solutions to problems
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Foundational Skills: Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions or decimals
• Special Requirements: Must have responsible work habits and pass any pre-employment test, drug test, and background check
• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Knowing the Business: Maintains a high level of knowledge of Distribution Center operations, products, etc
• Safety Orientation: Demonstrates awareness of company safety policies and procedures; includes ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
• Understands company’s values and culture. Understands the impact of inventory accuracy on costs and profits
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to change or adapt work practices, priorities, or procedures or to reschedule activities in response to changing conditions or multiple work demands
• Attendance: Proven record of exceptional attendance and reliability
• Teamwork & Attitude: Ability to work well with others in a group, cooperate with others, offer to help when needed, maintain a positive and collaborative attitude even in challenging situations, and foster a team climate within the group where members are committed to a common goal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have warehouse experience?
• Are you forklift certified?

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person