1st Shift - Inventory Assistant Clerk

Wayne Farms; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Huntsville, AL is seeking an inventory clerk to manage incoming and outgoing product and supplies and maintain inventory records. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with company policies and welfare guidelines, and reliable record-keeping.

Responsibilities include counting stock, reconciling discrepancies, preparing reports on price lists and balances, and working flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year inventory experience.
• Experience with counting, record-keeping and discrepancy investigations.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing product and supply inventory.
• Compile and maintain records of type, quantity, and value.
• Count material in stock and post totals.
• Compare physical and computer inventories and report discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on price lists, inventory balance, and shortages.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for managing incoming and outgoing products and supplies and maintaining location’s inventory records (quantity and material value). Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Under general supervision, manage incoming and outgoing product and supply inventory
• Compile and maintain records of type, quantity, and value of material or supplies stocked in establishment
• Count material or supplies in stock and post totals to inventory records manually or via computer
• Compare physical and computer inventories with records, investigate and report reasons for discrepancies (overages or missing)if there are any
• Prepare reports on price lists, inventory balance, and shortages
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

Education And Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience And Skills

• Minimum 1 year experience working with inventory counts or previous Wayne Farms position
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Detail oriented, with ability to organize and maintain records
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Work around raw, live animal odors

We are 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.