Inventory Control Clerk
AerotekJob Title: Inventory Control Specialist $17.50 hourly
Job Description
This role focuses on accurately managing inventory within a high-volume, climate-controlled distribution center. You will follow established procedures to issue parts for work-in-process orders, support material usage for production, and prepare products for shipment to customers. The position requires careful attention to det
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ail, efficient material handling, and effective use of RF scanning and inventory systems to minimize production downtime and control costs.
Responsibilities
• Follow strict, established procedures for issuing parts from inventory for work-in-process orders and material usage.
• Pick materials accurately for production and shipping orders, ensuring correct quantities and item identification.
• Identify material shortages that may affect production schedules and communicate issues promptly to support on-time manufacturing.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies to help eliminate extra costs and minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Recognize various types of material receipts at the dock, sort them by type, and deliver them to the appropriate locations within the facility.
• Perform order picking, packing, and order pulling using RF scanners and inventory control processes.
• Execute inventory transactions accurately within the inventory or ERP system, as applicable.
• Handle, move, and lift materials safely, including items weighing up to 50 lbs, following proper material handling practices.
• Work in a high-volume or automated distribution center environment, managing a large number of order lines per day.
• Use RF scanning equipment to track inventory movements and maintain accurate stock records.
• Support shipping activities, including preparing products for shipment via carriers such as UPS.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all warehouse procedures to maintain quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members and remain flexible, assisting in any department that needs support on a given day.
• Maintain an organized, clean work area and contribute to an efficient, well-structured warehouse operation.
Essential Skills
• Experience in a high-volume distribution center environment, such as handling approximately 3,000 order lines per day, or experience in an automated distribution center.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control, including inventory transactions and reconciliation.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for inventory tracking, picking, and order processing.
• Ability to perform order picking, packing, and order pulling in a warehouse setting.
• Basic computer skills, with familiarity in working with inventory or warehouse systems; ERP system experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Capability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Comfort working with shipping processes and carriers, including tasks related to UPS shipments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and documentation.
• Ability to work the assigned shift of Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience working in an automated distribution center environment.
• ERP system knowledge for managing inventory transactions and order processing.
• Optional forklift experience for material movement within the warehouse.
• Prior experience in a clean, organized, and climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting and support multiple departments as needed.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with high order volume and tight production schedules.
Why Work Here?
You will join a clean, climate-controlled, and highly organized facility that values teamwork and long-term employee tenure. The environment promotes strong team culture, collaboration, and mutual support across depart