Akutan: Inventory Clerk

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking an Inventory Clerk to verify quantities and locations in dry or freezer warehouses. You will operate a Standup Forklift and Cherry Picker to cycle-count inventory and support data-entry across the inventory system.

Attention to detail and accuracy are essential as you help maintain reliable records and efficient workflows. This role requires at least one year in a warehouse and forklift experience, with strong Excel and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a standup forklift.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in data entry or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Able to type and enter data quickly and accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of databases.
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact productively with supervisors and peers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Completes cycle counts and corrects inventory when needed.
• Communicates inventory errors to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Helps management team troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
• Assists with periodic physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklifts when necessary.
• Helps improve upon inventory management procedures.
• Cross trains and helps in receiving as needed.
• Enter and file all necessary Maintenance work orders in an organized manner and follow up to close.
• Update database records with new information as it becomes available.
• Correct and modify inaccurate files and records.
• Enter data into appropriate fields, databases, records, and files.
• Transfer data from written records and paper formats to digital format.
• Handle Alphanumerical data accurately.
• Comply with security backups and regular checks to ensure data is saved and stored properly.
• Maintain updated systems for filing, inventory, and databases.
• Verify data by correctly checking and comparing source documentation

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standup forklift

Inventory management software

Databases

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary:The Inventory Clerk will ensure the accurate inventory quantities and locations in the dry or freezer warehouse. This position will operate a Standup Forklift, and Cherry Picker lift to accurately cycle count physical inventory against the inventory tracking system. Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to, all functions of the computerized maintenance system and other systems necessary to perform work order scheduling and equipment tracking in the system. Strong attention to detail a must.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

• Completes cycle counts and corrects inventory when needed.
• Communicates inventory errors to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Helps management team troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
• Assists with periodic physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklifts when necessary.
• Helps improve upon inventory management procedures.
• Cross trains and helps in receiving as needed.
• Enter and file all necessary Maintenance work orders in an organized manner and follow up to close.
• Update database records with new information as it becomes available.
• Correct and modify inaccurate files and records.
• Enter data into appropriate fields, databases, records, and files.
• Transfer data from written records and paper formats to digital format.
• Handle Alphanumerical data accurately.
• Comply with security backups and regular checks to ensure data is saved and stored properly.
• Maintain updated systems for filing, inventory, and databases.
• Verify data by correctly checking and comparing source documentation

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience operating a standup forklift.
• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in data entry or equivalent experience in related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly of Excel spreadsheet.
• Able to type and enter data quickly and accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of databases.
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact productively with supervisors and peers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred education and experience

• 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• 3 years of experience as an Inventory Clerk.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds frequently up to 25 pounds occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Trident Seafoods 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.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.