Inventory Control Clerk III

Company Overview Upchurch is a rapidly growing , full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions , establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support— helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan . Position Summary The Inventory Control Clerk supports fabrication, material handling, and logistics operations by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring materials are properly received, recorded, stored, tracked, and issued. This position uses established inventory procedures, barcode technology, and inventory systems to maintain material traceability and reliable inventory information. The role works closely with purchasing, fabrication, and logistics personnel to help ensure materials are available, accurately accounted for, and efficiently moved throughout operations. Key Responsibilities - Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and other receiving documentation to ensure quantities and materials received are accurate and discrepancies or damage are identified promptly. Record and track inventory movements, including materials issued to fabrication, transferred between locations, returned to stock, or shipped to job sites, to maintain accurate material accountability and job costing information. Use barcode scanners and inventory applications to record receipts, storage locations, transfers, material usage, returns, and approved inventory adjustments to maintain timely and accurate system records. Organize, label, and store materials in designated locations to support efficient retrieval, protect materials from damage, and promote safe material handling practices. Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventories, researching inventory discrepancies and reporting required corrections to help maintain inventory accuracy and reliable inventory records. Pick, stage, and verify materials for fabrication activities, transfers, and jobsite deliveries to help ensure the correct materials and quantities are available when needed. Maintain inventory and receiving documentation, including packing lists, purchase order references, receiving records, transfer documentation, and material test reports (MTRs), as applicable, to support material traceability and accurate recordkeeping. Monitor inventory levels and material availability, communicating low stock, shortages, damaged materials, and replenishment needs to purchasing and appropriate management to help prevent material-related disruptions. Coordinate with purchasing, fabrication, logistics, and other operational personnel to resolve routine inventory questions, discrepancies, and material-location issues so materials and related records remain current and accessible. Maintain clean, organized, and safe inventory and storage areas while following established company procedures, safety requirements, and material-handling practices to support an efficient and safe work environment. Qualifications - Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent. 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, receiving, material handling or related environment. Prior experience using inventory management systems or applications to process and maintain inventory transactions. Preferred: Experience in a fabrication, construction, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, or similar environment. Experience working with pipe, valves, fittings, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical fabrication materials. Experience maintaining material traceability documentation, including material test reports (MTRs). Forklift or other material-han…

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