Gift Shop Inventory Control Clerk - FT

Thunder Valley Casino; Whitney (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to maintain accurate merchandise records and support Gift Shop operations.

You will verify receipts, enter transactions, label and stock items, assist with physical counts, and process vendor returns and damaged goods. The role requires data entry accuracy and Excel proficiency to ensure timely, compliant inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in inventory control or related settings.
• Strong data entry and counting accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Good communication with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Verify received merchandise against packing slips and counts.
• Enter merchandise receipts and transactions into the tracking system.
• Prepare merchandise for inventory and sale, including labeling.
• Stock items on the sales floor and in designated storage areas.
• Assist with month-end inventories and reconciliations.
• Process vendor returns and document damaged merchandise.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and assist as needed as Gift Shop Clerk/Cashier.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Guest service

Tools

POS system

Inventory tracking software

Computer systems

Job description

The Inventory Control Clerk supports accurate inventory records and efficient Gift Shop operations by verifying merchandise receipts, entering inventory transactions, preparing and organizing merchandise, assisting with physical inventories, and processing vendor returns and damaged merchandise. This position helps maintain the integrity of inventory records and ensures merchandise is properly received, recorded, stored, ticketed, and made available for sale. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.Essential Functions:1. Practice, support, and promote Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s “Winning Attitude” company-wide culture and demonstrate AAA Four Diamond service standards at all times2. Assist with month-end and other periodic physical inventories, including counting, organizing, and reconciling merchandise as directed.3. Verify received merchandise against packing slips, physical counts, and purchase documentation. Identify and report discrepancies to management.4. Accurately enter merchandise receipts, quantities, and other inventory transactions into the inventory tracking system in a timely manner.5. Prepare merchandise for inventory and sale, including ticketing, labeling, and organizing items in accordance with established procedures.6. Stock merchandise in designated storage areas and on the Gift Shop sales floor.7. Issue merchandise to the Gift Shop as needed and assist with weekly merchandising and replenishment of the sales floor.8. Arrange, organize, and prepare merchandise to support accurate and efficient physical inventory counts.9. Ensure merchandise receipts and inventory transactions are entered into system by established accounting and inventory cutoff deadlines.10. Identify, document, and compile damaged or unsellable merchandise and submit to manager for disposal.11. Process items that need to be returned to vendors, including preparing items and supporting documentation.12. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including stockrooms, receiving areas, and merchandise storage locations.13. Perform duties of Gift Shop Clerk/Cashier as necessary and as directed by Gift Shop management.Minimum Qualifications:1. Computer proficiency including working experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.2. Previous experience in inventory control, receiving, retail, stockroom, warehouse, or a related environment preferred.3. Ability to learn and effectively utilize inventory tracking, point-of-sale, and other job-related computer systems.4. Ability to perform accurate physical counts, data entry, and basic mathematical calculations with strong attention to detail.5. Ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting established inventory and accounting deadlines.6. Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form.7. Must be at least 21 years of age.8. Must be able to obtain UAIC Tribal Gaming License.Physical Requirements:1. Requires normal, corrective vision range with the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, symbols, merchandise labels, and inventory documentation.2. Ability to lift and move merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment, consistent with safe lifting practices.3. Ability to frequently stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, and pull in the performance of job duties.4. Ability to safely climb and work from ladders or step stools as necessary to access and organize merchandise.5. Ability to reach merchandise and storage locations at heights of up to approximately 6 feet, with or without assistance.6. Manual dexterity to use job related equipment.