Inventory Control Clerk

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Inventory Control Clerk to join our team in Clanton, AL. This role operates on day shifts from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a starting salary of $16 per hour. The position is integral to maintaining the smooth flow of products through our distribution process, ensuring both quality and accuracy in inventory management.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, employer-matched 401K, education assistance, paid time off, and additional perks.
• Opportunities for professional growth while contributing decisively to America's food distribution network.
• A secure, inclusive workplace fostering a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct physical counts of materials, equipment, merchandise, or supplies and document inventory totals.
• Compare physical inventory to office records and reconcile discrepancies through clerical computation checks and investigations.
• Compile records of received or dispatched inventory items.
• Monitor inventory cycles and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Generate reports such as inventory balances, weekly cycle counts, and production breakdowns.
• Review and analyze daily inventory reports carefully.
• Maintain inventory shrinkage levels at or below company standards.
• Prepare lists of depleted stock and recommend surveys for defective or unusable items.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• A minimum of one year experience handling inventory within a warehouse setting.
• Effective communication skills with strong numerical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and intermediate computer literacy.
• Willingness and ability to adhere to scheduled shifts and mandatory overtime.
• Physical capability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout a shift; able to handle products weighing between 10-35 pounds routinely, and up to 60-90 pounds depending on location, at various heights.
• Capability to work in various temperature-controlled environments including coolers and freezers.
• Successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and criminal background verification.