Inventory Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Essential role

Career development

Team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Gold Star Foods, a leading foodservice distributor for K–12 schools, seeks an Inventory Control Clerk in Pendergrass, GA to supervise inventory accuracy and support distribution operations. You will manage cycle counts, reconciliation, and receiving/shipping processes in a fast-paced warehouse.

The role emphasizes accuracy, food safety, and collaboration with the Inventory Control Supervisor and transportation teams to ensure timely stock availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in warehouse inventory control.
• Experience with cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Ability to operate forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks.
• Strong math, Excel, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work overtime; refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and audits to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with supervisor.
• Maintain and update inventory records in systems.
• Verify inbound/outbound shipments against PO and docs.
• Process product returns and recalls; assist with put-aways.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.

Skills

Warehouse inventory

Cycle counts

Inventory reconciliation

Forklifts operation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

WMS/ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Inventory software

Job description

Inventory Control Clerk – Warehouse & Distribution | $19.00/Hour
TITLE: Inventory Control Clerk
DIVISION: Georgia – Pendergrass
REPORTS TO: Inventory Control Supervisor
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Company Overview

Gold Star Foods, a division of GS Foods Group, is a leading foodservice distributor specializing in nutritious meal solutions for K–12 schools across the United States. We take pride in delivering quality products, dependable service, and exceptional customer experiences to the schools and communities we serve.
Our teammates are the heart of our operations, helping ensure schools receive the products they need to provide nutritious meals to students every day.
At Gold Star Foods, we are committed to creating a workplace where teammates feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe in teamwork, accountability, safety, and providing opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Join a company where your attention to detail matters, your contributions are valued, and your work makes a difference.

Position Summary

Gold Star Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Inventory Control Clerk to join our warehouse operations team in Pendergrass, GA!
Are you organized, analytical, and experienced in warehouse inventory management, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and distribution operations?
As an Inventory Control Clerk, you'll play a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting efficient warehouse operations, and ensuring products are properly received, stored, tracked, and distributed.
This position works closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor, warehouse leadership, receiving teams, and transportation personnel to investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct audits, process product returns, and maintain inventory integrity.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment, takes pride in accuracy, and understands the importance of food safety and inventory control.

WHY JOIN GOLD STAR FOODS?

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Essential Role: Help maintain inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency
• Hands-On Experience: Work with warehouse inventory systems, audits, and inventory reconciliation
• Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborate with warehouse, transportation, and inventory leadership
• Career Development: Build valuable skills in inventory management, logistics, and distribution operations
• Meaningful Work: Support the distribution of essential food products to schools and communities

Position Details

• Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Job Type: Hourly
• Location: Pendergrass, GA
• Department: Warehouse Operations / Inventory Control
• Reports To: Inventory Control Supervisor
• Work Environment: Warehouse, refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage areas
• Overtime: Flexibility to work additional hours based on operational needs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counting

• Perform scheduled and routine inventory cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and bin location audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Investigate, research, and resolve inventory discrepancies, negative inventory balances, and stock variances in collaboration with the Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through manual documentation and electronic inventory management systems.
• Monitor and maintain established cycle count schedules, inventory adjustments, and warehouse location accuracy.
• Research and correct invalid pallet IDs, duplicate pick locations, and inventory location discrepancies.
• Support inventory reconciliation and assist with identifying opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reduce shrink.
• Generate and review reports related to inventory variances, stock levels, product movement, and inventory adjustments.

Receiving, Shipping & Product Returns

• Verify inbound and outbound shipments against purchase orders, invoices, receiving documents, and shipping records.
• Conduct daily purchase order (PO) audits to ensure inventory transactions are accurate and properly documented.
• Check in delivery drivers, verify paperwork, and coordinate appropriate product placement and receiving procedures.
• Process product returns, complete return put-aways, and ensure returned merchandise is accurately recorded and stored.
• Research product shortages, overages, and products reported as not loaded or delivered.
• Assist with inventory requests from purchasing teams, K12 Solutions, and other departments.
• Support receiving and shipping operations by ensuring accurate product identification, labeling, and documentation.

Food Safety, Quality & Inventory Rotation

• Monitor product rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) inventory practices.
• Inspect incoming and stored products for quality, temperature compliance, expiration dates, labeling, and product integrity.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of products in dry, refrigerated, and frozen warehouse environments.
• Identify, document, and properly handle damaged, expired, contaminated, or unsellable products according to company procedures.
• Assist with product recalls by accurately identifying, locating, and isolating affected inventory.
• Support product damage recovery, inventory adjustments, and approved donation coordination.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, warehouse security, and inventory control procedures.

Warehouse Operations & Equipment

• Safely operate warehouse material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts, order pickers, and electric or manual pallet jacks, as trained and authorized.
• Assist with assigning new pick locations, correcting duplicate pick bins, and maintaining organized inventory storage areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure dock, receiving, and warehouse storage areas.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, purchasing, and transportation teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Follow company safety policies and established warehouse operating procedures.
• Support additional warehouse and inventory control responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse inventory control, inventory administration, or distribution center experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliation, and inventory discrepancy research.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks safely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to accurately calculate quantities, verify counts, and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage daily responsibilities independently while meeting established deadlines.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems, procedures, and inventory processes.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments for extended periods. Company-provided cold-weather gear is available.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required by operational needs.
• Ability to follow all company safety, food handling, and warehouse procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory management software, or ERP systems.
• Previous experience in foodservice distribution, grocery warehousing, cold storage, or refrigerated distribution centers.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO inventory rotation, lot tracking, expiration date management, and product traceability.
• Experience with RF scanners, barcode scanning, electronic inventory transactions, and inventory reporting.
• Familiarity with purchase order reconciliation, product returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Previous forklift, order picker, or electric pallet jack experience.
• Understanding of food safety standards and warehouse quality control practices.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer storage areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally, using proper lifting techniques and available equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely after completing required training and authorization.
• Ability to perform computer-based inventory transactions and administrative tasks.
• Exposure to warehouse equipment, moving vehicles, and typical distribution center noise levels.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while completing repetitive inventory and counting tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 Affi