Check In and Inventory Specialist

Suddath Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement plan

Job summary

The Suddath Companies is seeking a warehouse operations assistant to help manage daily check-in/check-out for independent contractors and maintain accurate inventory. You will review route documents, verify delivery tickets, and support load-out to ensure timely, compliant execution.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehouse/inventory roles, strong organization, and a customer-service mindset. Working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse, you'll contribute to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in warehouse or inventory control positions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to read, write, and understand English for paperwork.
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures; attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support daily check-in/check-out for Independent Contractors and verify documentation for accuracy.
• Audit delivery documentation, ensure signatures and service codes are recorded.
• Assist with load-out, route support, and inventory accuracy; process returns and organize warehouse.
• Research discrepancies and maintain inventory records; support cleanliness and safety initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Reading and writing English

Warehouse equipment operation

Data entry

Job description

Why Choose Suddath to "Move" your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting daily warehouse and delivery operations through independent contractor check-in activities, inventory control, and operational coordination. Working closely with Independent Contractors and warehouse leadership, this position assists with route documentation, delivery compliance, inventory accuracy, load-out support, returns processing, and day-to-day warehouse operations to help ensure efficient service execution and adherence to company procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support daily check-in and check-out activities for Independent Contractors, including reviewing route documentation, delivery tickets, inventory logs, and related paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit delivery documentation to ensure required signatures, service codes, completion details, delivery exceptions, and other operational requirements are properly recorded.
• Assist with daily load-out and route support activities to help ensure timely and accurate delivery execution.
• Verify inventory transactions, including haul-away appliances, returns, and other product movements, to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Process, tag, organize, and store returned merchandise in designated warehouse locations.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to delivery documentation, returns, inventory counts, and contractor paperwork.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory control processes as directed by warehouse leadership.
• Support warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety initiatives to maintain an efficient work environment.
• Follow and support established security procedures to safeguard company assets and inventory.
• Partner with warehouse leadership and Independent Contractors to support daily operational priorities and customer service objectives.
• Assist with general warehouse and administrative activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in warehouse or inventory control positions required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Operates with a customer service mentality. Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet order fulfillment requirements. Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience. Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and with a strong sense of self-motivation. Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English in order to understand and give directions, and to complete paperwork accurately. Ability to operate a variety of warehouse equipment as dictated by the duties of the job and perform data entry and typing functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment. May be exposed to varying weather elements. Frequently bends, stoops, and stands for long periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting and stacking of items up to twenty-five (25) pounds above head, and lifting and stacking items up to fifty (50) pounds to chest height. May require climbing ladders, stair ramps. Requires the use of clear speech communicated to others and understanding the speech of another person. Requires the ability to see details of objects within close range.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies 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 la