Inventory Clerk

Gold Star Foods; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star Foods is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk in Georgia to support the warehouse team. The role focuses on accurate cycle counts, driver check-ins, returns handling, and maintaining dock cleanliness and security.

You will work with the IC Supervisor to resolve discrepancies, run daily PO audits, and ensure inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment while following safety policies and food-safe procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years prior warehousing inventory experience with administrative skills.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to operate multiple MHE and handle cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs cycle counts and posts totals to inventory records.
• Checks in drivers and matches paperwork with product.
• Manages inventory returns and directs proper placement of product.
• Keeps dock area clean, secure, and organized.
• Follows cycle count schedules and audits inventory variance.
• Investigates discrepancies and supports PO audits daily.
• Supports recalls, allocations, and proper rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Audits inbound/outbound shipments against PO and invoices.
• Inspects incoming products for quality and labeling standards.
• Maintains food-safe storage across dry/refrigerated/frozen areas.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Cold environment tolerance

Self-management

Math skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years warehousing inventory experience with admin skills

Tools

Forklift

Order Picker

Pallet Jack

MS Office

Job description

TITLE: Inventory Control Clerk

DIVISION: Georgia

REPORTS TO: Inventory Control Supervisor

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

Position Overview

This position is a critical support role for the Warehouse Team. As an Inventory Control Clerk, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring efficient operations, and upholding inventory accuracy within the organization. Your responsibilities will include performing cycle counts, checking in drivers, managing inventory returns, and maintaining dock cleanliness and security. You will collaborate with the Inventory Control Supervisor to resolve discrepancies and conduct daily PO audits for inventory accuracy. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are crucial for success in this role.

Principle Responsibilities

Performs cycle counts of merchandise or supplies in stock and posts total to inventory records, either manually or electronically.Checks in drivers as they arrive to ensure paperwork and product match.Works with inventory returns and directs drivers for proper placement of product.Ensures the dock area is clear and clean and ensures that the dock area is secure.Follows & maintains cycle count schedule, bin audits, RC18 (product not on truck).Assists in researching and resolving inventory discrepancies.Research negative inventory values.Research inventory discrepancies with the assistance of IC Lead Completing product return put-aways.Assists with recouping damages and coordinating donations.Conducts PO audits daily.Performs additional duties but not limited to assigning new pick locations, duplicate pick bins, bread inventory, research and correction of invalid pallet ID’s, inventory requests from K12 Solutions and buyers.Monitor inventory for proper rotation using FIFO/FEFO to minimize spoilage and shrinkVerify accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments against purchase orders and invoices by doing audits

Inspect incoming products for quality, temperature compliance, and labeling standards

Ensure proper storage of goods in dry, refrigerated, and frozen environmentsSupport recall processes by identifying and isolating affected inventory quickly and accuratelyGenerate reports on inventory variances, stock levels, and product movementMaintain a clean, organized, and food-safe warehouse environmentFollow all company safety policies and procedures while operating in a fast-paced environmentRemove and document damaged, expired, or contaminated products according to company proceduresAssist other departments as needed.

Required Skills

Must be open to work overtime when needed.Willing and able to learn new procedures and adapt to change.Ability to operate multiple MHE: Forklift/Order Picker/Pallet Jack.Ability to self-manage daily work.Strong organizational skills.Willingness to work in extreme cold environments for prolonged periods of time. (Cold Weather Gear Provided by Company)Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to multi-task, while planning the time, method, manner and/or performance sequence of own work.Strong math skills.Proficient with MS Office (esp. Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.Ability and willingness to complete some moderately repetitive tasks.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required.2 years prior experience in warehousing inventory with administration skills.

Hourly pay: $19.00/hour

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Indoor/cooler office environment. Indoor environment exposure to room temperature, freezer temperature, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. The work environment can be noisy due to the movement of equipment and vehicles in the yard/warehouse. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 50 pounds on occasion.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Inventory Control Clerk cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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