What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Inventory Clerk position at Kenco Logistics Services, LLC?
About the Position:
The Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining inventory levels and accuracy in a distribution center. This role includes reporting, physical inventory, and system audits, as well as utilizing the inventory management system to prepare and track materials and products for shipping and receiving to meet customer needs.
Various sites may require additional support based on the nature of the business, including product holds/releases, recalls, and returns. Specific practices and regulations (e.g., food safety) may also be applicable.
Available Shifts:
- Day Shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Functions:
Maintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generate applicable inventory reports.
Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits; track and monitor all damaged products in inventory and provide necessary reports to leadership.
Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts; investigate and report discrepancies.
Coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, and product infestation audits, if needed.
Monitor the pest control program, if required at the site.
If responsible for quality functions:
Ensure the facility is inspection-ready at all times (e.g., SQFI, FDA, or other customer needs).
Facilitate quality/regulated training and coordinate the site's quality management program.
Maintain the site's quality management portal and draft/revise site SOPs as needed.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required; an associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. Industry-specific experience (e.g., food grade) may be required based on the site.
Familiarity with ISO requirements preferred.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Attention to detail.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Competencies:
Action Oriented: Tackling new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimize Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements:
No travel requirements.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
