Inventory Clerk

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading park district as an Inventory Clerk, where you will organize inventory paperwork, conduct audits, and ensure accurate financial transactions. This seasonal role offers a pay rate of $16/hour, with flexible scheduling during pre-season and post-season periods. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to service.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in inventory, data entry or food service preferred.
• Safe food handling certification may be obtained after hiring.
• Reliable transportation needed; will work between various facilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes cashier paperwork, conducts audits, and prepares detailed reports.
• Maintains inventory tracking systems and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with inventory control procedures.

Skills

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Degree

Some college coursework

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TitleInventory ClerkStatusSeasonalWork LocationWebbs Norman CenterReports ToInventory Operations ManagerWage$16/hourPosition DescriptionOrganizes cashier paperwork, conduct audits, prepare detailed reports, and reconciles transactions to maintain financial accuracy and transparency. Provides support across finance departments to ensure compliance and streamline operations.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Assists with data entry Food & Beverage inventory and vending needs.
• Works closely with the Inventory Control supervisor, to maintain inventory tracking systems and procedures.
• Works to ensure all established inventory control procedures are being adhered to on a consistent basis.
• Physically and electronically receives products into the inventory warehouses.
• Ensures that all inter-departmental transfers of product are handled accurately and that all authorization and documentation is received prior to any product leaving the warehouse(s).
• Participates in the completion and reconciling cycle counts to verify computerized perpetual inventory.
• Completes vending machine fills and inventory reconciliation for multiple locations.
• Verifies products received by comparing delivery tickets against purchase orders generated by the inventory control software.
• Assists with the completion of inventory paperwork including variance reporting and reasoning.
• Helps to manage and organize the inventory warehouses and paperwork to ensure efficiency of storage and accessibility following Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Verifies invoice pricing with agreed vendor pricing
• Ensures product purchases are from the approved sources
• Ensures proper food storage as recommended by the health department.
• Must be available on a flexible basis during the pre-season and post-season needs to complete required tasks and on a fairly set schedule during the operating season.
• Will be required to attend a variety of meetings and conduct meetings for the department staff.
• Ensures proper food handling and preparation procedures rules and regulations as set forth by the State of Illinois and the Winnebago County Health Dept.
• Assists with deep cleaning and kitchen set-up including grease filtering for concessions equipment.
• Completes data entry and physical counting of products with accuracy.
• Understands and has the ability to follow and implement the Rockford Park District's Emergency Response Plan
• Performs all other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Experience

High School Degree, Some college coursework preferred. At least 1 year of experience in inventory, data entry, food service, or similar preferred. At least 2 years of management/leadership experience. Minimum of 18 years old.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Available to work Monday-Friday 7:30am-1:00pm (additional needs may occasional occur)
• Must be available to work up to 25+ hours per week (weather permitting)
• Must be available to work early morning and occasional weekends and evenings
• Safe food handling certification required (may be attained after hiring)
• Ability to provide customers with expert care, sensitive consideration, and efficient service
• Must have reliable transportation, work will fluctuate between various facilities throughout the Park District.
• Good oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Cash handling experience a plus
• Creative and energetic
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District employees
• Good interpersonal skills which include working effectively as a team player
  
  

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions

• Medium to Light work:
  
  

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally

Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently

Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly

Work Environment

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

• This position is primarily stationed outdoors; regular exposure to heat/sun/water/cold
• Expect potential exposure to the following: dirt, noise, temperature and weather extremes, job related hazardous chemicals

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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