INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

Hanes Supply, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanes Supply, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Inventory Associate to join our warehouse team. The role focuses on accurate inventory management, cycle counts, and timely stocking of merchandise, with responsibilities including pulling orders and processing transfers using RF equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and forklift experience, plus basic math, computer skills, and strong communication. This is a full-time position with on-site work in Buffalo.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; warehouse experience preferred.
• Must have forklift/material handling equipment experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Basic math, computer skills, and ability to understand and carry out written instructions.
• Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory controls and ability to read product numbers.
• ISO/quality systems exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and participate in cycle counts.
• Identify items to be reordered or replenished.
• Perform stock inventory for cycle counts and periodic reconciliation.
• Pull orders and transfers with 100% accuracy.
• Pack, label, and prepare merchandise for shipment; update the computer system.
• Stretch wrap and secure products on pallets; use RF equipment for updates.
• Operate standard warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach lifts, and pallet jacks.
• Answer warehouse phones and obtain necessary details for customer service.
• Load and unload products; maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies; comply with all regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory controls

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Reading product numbers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF equipment

Pallet jacks

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

Full-time Regular BUFFALO

Position Summary : Stores and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse and the store, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Keep and maintain accurate physical inventory records while participating in cycle counts.
• Takes inventory or examines merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
• Perform stock inventory activities as required for cycle counts and periodic reconciliation.
• Pulls orders and transfers with 100% accuracy.
• Following department procedures, properly stacks and packs merchandise into bins and onto pallets; verifies and closes the shipment using RF equipment and updates computer system.
• Securely stretch wraps merchandise onto pallets ensuring proper labeling is used.
• Operate standard materials handling equipment which includes but is not limited to forklifts, reach lifts, and pallet jacks.
• Courteously answers warehouse phones obtaining all necessary information such as stock keeping unit number (SKU), part number, slot location, and quantity to provide efficient, accurate and on‑time customer service.
• Utilizes computer to look‑up Safety Data Sheet information.
• Loads and unloads product as requested.
• Clean shelves, and aisles and maintains a clean, safe, and organized working environment; ensures that work area is swept, and hazard free; ensures area is accessible and safe for sales representatives and customer traffic.
• Observes all safety procedures, rules and regulations, and instruction in performance of job duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must have material moving equipment and forklift operating experience and possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license.
• Must be familiar with how to operate materials handling equipment, to include, but not limited to forklifts, reach lifts, and pallet jacks.
• Must possess basic math skills, computer skills and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must be self‑motivated with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory controls
• Ability to read instruction and able to match product numbers and products

Level of Education and Experience :

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency; prefer six months experience working in a warehouse environment.
• A minimum of six‑months of warehouse experience or working in an ISO environment is preferred.
• Some experience with rigging, industrial and/or construction supplies is desired.
• Some exposure to Quality Systems such as ISO is desired.

Physical Demands :
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequency

• Constant: standing, walking, lifting <25 lbs., carrying <25 lbs., seeing and hearing
• Frequent: lifting 25 to 50 lbs., carrying 25 to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling, bending and twisting at the waist, kneeling, squatting and crouching
• Occasional: driving a forklift, lifting >50 lbs., carrying >50 lbs., climbing stairs, climbing ladders, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand and arm movement, talking

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRA, Life Insurance, Disability, PTO, 401k, Holidays, and much more.

Successful passing of a pre‑employment drug, alcohol and physical screening test is required as a condition of employment. We reserve the option to do a reference and/or background check.

Positions are available in person only; No remote work is available at this time.

The actual compensation is determined by experience and other factors of the law.

*Consideration will not be given to any responses that do not include a resume.

Hanes Supply Inc. 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, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.