Inventory Control
AerotekJob Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Job Description
The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory levels across a large warehouse environment. This role performs daily cycle counts, investigates and resolves discrepancies, processes inventory adjustments, and supports continuous improvement of inventory processes. You monitor key warehouse activities such as receiving, putawa
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y, picking, and transfers to ensure accuracy and efficiency, while helping maintain clear bin locations and labeling.
Responsibilities
• Perform daily cycle counts on pick faces, bulk locations, and reserve storage to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and document findings clearly.
• Process inventory adjustments with complete and accurate documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor receiving, putaway, picking, and transfer activities to verify accuracy and compliance with inventory standards.
• Ensure all bin locations are properly set up, labeled, and maintained for easy identification and access.
• Validate empty and zeroed locations regularly to prevent stock misplacement and data errors.
• Identify process gaps in inventory and warehouse operations and recommend improvements.
• Support updates to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use RF scanners and assigned scanner numbers to accurately pick and process orders.
• Handle picking and packing tasks as needed to support production and general warehouse operations.
• Operate or work around forklifts safely as part of daily warehouse activities.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to document work, report issues, and coordinate with team members.
• Maintain attention to detail at all times to ensure accurate counts, correct labeling, and precise order picking.
Essential Skills
• Experience with inventory control in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency in performing cycle counts and verifying inventory in pick faces, bulk locations, and reserve storage.
• Ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and perform basic root cause analysis.
• Experience processing inventory adjustments with proper documentation.
• Familiarity with warehouse processes including receiving, putaway, picking, transfers, and packing.
• Ability to use RF scanners to pick orders and record inventory movements accurately.
• Capability to work safely around forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate counts, correct labeling, and error-free documentation.
• Ability to read and write clearly to communicate work activities and complete written records.
• Comfort working in general labor and production tasks within a warehouse setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with picking and packing operations in a high-volume warehouse.
• Experience in general labor or production roles in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify process gaps and contribute ideas for operational improvements.
• Comfort supporting updates to standard operating procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
• Capability to work effectively in a large, climate-controlled warehouse setting.
• Monolingual candidates are welcome, provided they can read and write to complete job tasks.
Why Work Here?
You join a growing organization that offers clear opportunities for advancement, as demonstrated by leaders who began as temporary employees and grew into hiring roles. You gain access to exclusive discounts and early access offers, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, health, and vision coverage. The culture values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where your contributions to inventory accuracy and operational efficiency are recognized.
Work Environment
You work in a large, climate-controlled warehouse where forklift