What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cycle Counter - 1st shift position at Minute Men Staffing?
A large 3PL distributor in the Newburg area needs an experienced Cycle Counter on the first shift. This is a full-time temp-to-hire position. The schedule is Monday - Friday; 7 am to 3:30 pm. Must have reliable transportation, and zero attendance issues. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through scheduled cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and supporting warehouse operations. This role requires proficiency in operating cherry pickers and high-reach forklifts to count and verify stock stored at various heights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Operate cherry pickers and possibly high-reach forklifts to access and count high-level inventory.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and report findings to inventory control or warehouse supervisors.
- Assist in maintaining accurate stock records in warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Work with receiving, shipping, and production teams to resolve stock issues.
- Support full physical inventory audits and reconciliations.
- Follow safety protocols and warehouse procedures when using equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in designated inventory storage areas.
- This role may also involve assisting with other warehouse operations as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain one).
- Experience operating cherry pickers or high-reach forklifts required.
- Previous warehouse and inventory control experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Must have good verbal and written (English) communication skills.
- Ability to use handheld scanners and inventory software.
- Basic math skills for stock calculations and reconciliation.
- Basic understanding of Excel.
Work Environment:
- Warehouse setting with potential exposure to varying temperatures.
- Requires working at heights using cherry pickers and high-reach equipment.
- Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 30 lbs. throughout the shift.
- Overtime may be required.
Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Diploma/ GED
Minimum of 1 year
