What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Associate position at ReaderLink?
Description
Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
- Monitor and maintain current inventory levels.
- Tracks orders and investigates problems.
- Performance physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports such as Put Away and Shrink reports.
- Re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
- Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry.
- May lead, guide, and train staff performing related work.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Location items in shrink off of daily report.
- Collaborate with warehouse employees to ensure that cycle counts are completed.
- Investigate inventory errors and perform corrective measures.
- Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely.
- Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested.
- Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.
* Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center.
- Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Minimum of one year of warehouse experience preferred but not necessary..
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules as required which may include working off shifts and weekends.
Physical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
- Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Must be able repetitively reach up and out.
- Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs.
- Will frequently lift up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 Lbs.
- Will frequently squat and stoop.
- Will frequently climb stairs and use step stools.
Competencies:
- Safety - Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents and take personal responsibility for safety, report injuries and safety incidents immediately.
- Action Oriented - Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
- Decision Quality - Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
- Optimize Work Processes - Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
- Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.
- The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations, dust and will be working around moving machinery.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
What we offer:
- Benefits include:
- Medical Insurance- Starts day one
- Dental insurance- Starts day one
- Vision insurance- Starts day one
- 401k Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Holiday's
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee discount program
- Generous Book Discount
ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [emailprotected], or call: (708) 356-3737.
ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to info@readerlink.com, or call: (708) 356-3737.
