Associate, Inventory Control 2nd Shift

Vans; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans in New York is seeking a warehouse associate to receive, sort, and dispatch goods in a fast-paced distribution center. You will handle incoming shipments, verify invoices, and maintain accurate stock records using a computerized system.

The role involves picking, packing, and shipping items, with data entry duties and light clerical tasks. A high school diploma is expected, with prior warehouse or similar experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic level of education will be required; reading, writing, and basic numeracy.
• Required to follow simple instructions.
• No formal occupational training required.
• Non-office based roles may operate some simple equipment under guidance and instruction

Responsibilities

• Receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse.
• Receive incoming goods; check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Sort, label, and store goods; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (e.g., inventory levels or delivery schedules).
• Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization's established procedures.
• Answer telephones; update stock cards and inventory records; complete receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Politeness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Principal Accountabilities: Sub Job Family Description: Follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse. Receive incoming goods; check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices. Accurately sort, label, and store goods; arrange storage to optimize warehouse space. Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders. Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules). Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization's established procedures. These activities may include answering telephones; updating stock cards and inventory records; and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms. \\_\\_\\_Under direct supervision:\\* Responsible for a variety of functions within the distribution center, such as receiving, stocking, loading and unloading merchandise, picking and operating heavy-duty equipment such as pallet jacks or forkliftsKnowledge & Skill Requirements: \\* High school diploma or equivalent education; Associate’s degree preferred\\* One year of experience preferredKnowledge & Application: \\* Basic level of education will be required; reading, writing, and basic numeracy \\* Required to follow simple instructions\\* No formal occupational training required\\* Non-office based roles may operate some simple equipment under guidance and instructionProblem Solving: \\* Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available \\* All nonstandard problems will be referred to supervisor or more experienced incumbent\\* Solutions are obvious or there are a finite number of clear-cut alternatives\\* Solutions can be reached and applied immediatelyInteraction: \\* Interaction with others is limited to own team with little requirement for internal or external contact\\* Basic numeracy and literacy skills required\\* Displays common courtesy and politeness and uses basic verbal skillsImpact: \\* Supports the achievement of goals through personal effort in own work area\\* Impact will be limited to the delivery of own work tasks which will be managed on a day-to-day or task-by-task basis\\* Financial/business impact will typically be considered immeasurableAccountability: \\* Accountable for delivery of own tasks to agreed time and quality standards\\* Typically no awareness of cost and profitability required\\* Performance measured frequently against predefined service level requirements or equivalent metric**Hiring Range:**$17.82 USD - $22.27 USD per hour