Inventory Clerk

freshexpress; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Streamwood, IL, is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain accurate inventory data in PRMS and support the inventory team. Daily counting and adjustments of packaging, film, and raw/finished goods are expected, with cross‑department coordination.

The role requires forklift operation, data entry proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. Safety and documentation standards apply to all tasks.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Ability to multitask across duties.
• Experience operating a sit-down and stand-up forklift.
• Willing to work days, nights and weekends.
• Comfortable in cold environments (under 34°F).
• Comfortable in wet environments with standing, noise, and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate inventory of finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and film.
• Accurate data entry and file maintenance in PRMS.
• Follow proper documentation procedures per company policy.
• Interface with production, warehouse, and scheduling teams.
• Review inventory variance and conduct root-cause explanations.
• Assist with corrective actions and related reports.
• Maintain accessible files for audits and reviews.
• Communicate regularly with production, scheduling, purchasing, and transportation.

Skills

Good communication

MS Word & Excel

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Flexible schedule

Cold environment

Wet environment & physical labor

Job description

The Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory data in PRMS and providing support as needed in the inventory department. This requires daily counting and adjustments of packaging, film, raw and finished goods inventories.

Schedule:

• 5:00 am to 3:30 pm - Monday off (1 opening)
• 6:00 am to 4:30 pm - Friday off (1 opening)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate inventory of finished goods, raw materials, packaging, film.
• Accurate data entry and file maintenance in PRMS.
• Follow proper documentation procedures in accordance with company policies.
• Interface with production, warehouse, scheduling, etc., as needed.
• Inventory variance review, research, and explanations needed.
• Follow-up on findings of that research s corrective actions where appropriate. This also includes MUV research and reports as required or requested by the accounting department of Inventory Manager.
• Maintain files so that they are readily available for review.
• Communicate with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing and Transportation team on a regular basis (proactive communication and information sharing as needed).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Good communication skills
• Computer knowledge: MS Word and Excel
• Highly motivated individual who is a self-starter
• Ability to Multitask
• Operate a Sit-down and Stand-up Forklift
• Workdays or nights and weekends as necessary
• Work in cold environment (under 34 degrees)
• Work in wet environment with prolonged standing, noise exposure, and climbing stairs, frequent bending.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.