Inventory Clerk

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an attentive Inventory Clerk / Order Picker in Elgin, IL to support daily warehouse operations. You will accurately pick and verify orders, maintain inventory accuracy, and process transactions to ensure organized, safe storage areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with ERP or inventory systems, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to read and follow written instructions and inventory documentation.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, warehouse management, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in warehouse, inventory control, order fulfillment; handheld scanner or Infor ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, verify, and prepare orders using pick lists, handheld scanners, and inventory systems.
• Process inventory transactions, perform counts, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, material handling, and storage organization.
• Identify discrepancies, report issues, and follow safety/quality procedures.
• Support housekeeping and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems (Infor ERP)

Inventory management system

Warehouse management system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Clerk / Order Picker

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Summary

Seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk / Order Picker to support daily warehouse operations. This active role is responsible for accurately picking customer and production orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, processing inventory transactions, and contributing to a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, verify, and prepare customer and machine orders using pick lists, handheld scanners, and inventory systems.
• Process inventory transactions, perform inventory counts, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, material handling, and organization of warehouse storage locations.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and process issues while following safety and quality procedures.
• Support housekeeping, warehouse operations, and continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with the ability to read and follow written instructions, pick tickets, and inventory documentation.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, warehouse management, or similar business systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous warehouse, inventory control, order fulfillment, handheld scanner, manufacturing, or Infor ERP experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses