Inventory Clerk-1st and 2nd shift Joliet Area

RJW Logistics Group

Joliet (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

RJW Logistics Group is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to supervise stock control activities in our Joliet warehouse. The role focuses on accuracy, stock level management, and coordinating inventory counts across shifts.

You will lead a team, ensure proper procedures, and collaborate with facilities to maintain efficient operations. Strong forklift experience and WMS proficiency are required.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years related experience in Inventory Control.
Minimum 1–2 years related experience in a warehouse environment.
Experience operating forklift and cherry picker/high lift.
Experience using WMS software (Synapse preferred).
Working knowledge of KPI reporting, cycle count programs, and product rotation.
Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers in inventorying materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts.
Maintain layout of stockroom and storage areas.
Review records for accuracy and compliance; assess stock levels.
Schedule inventories and prepare composite reports.
Investigate discrepancies between inventory records and stock, and implement corrective actions.
Provide written/oral instructions and manage workflow with the team.
Travel to assist other facilities as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Synapse WMS

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Access Database

Word

Job description

Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday-5:00am-3:30pm
Sunday through Wednesday 2nd shift Clerk -4:00pm-2:30am
Wednesday through Saturday 2nd shift Clerk -4:00pm-2:30am

Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday-5:00am-3:30pm
Sunday through Wednesday 2nd shift Clerk -4:00pm-2:30am
Wednesday through Saturday 2nd shift Clerk -4:00pm-2:30am

Exciting NEW Pay Incentives at RJW!

Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance. (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000 (Refer to Policy for Rules and Details)
Step increase program- Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only)
Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr
Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We Are Thrilled To Announce The Launch Of Our Employee Ownership Program—an Exciting Opportunity Designed To Empower, Motivate, And Reward Our Dedicated Team Members. At RJW, We Believe That Our Employees Are The Heartbeat Of Our Success, And We Want To Share That Success With You. Here’s What You Can Look Forward To

Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Cost: Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Job Purpose:

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers concerned with inventorying materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintains layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors in items stored.
Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock.
Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels.
Schedules work for special and periodic inventories.
Prepares composite reports from individual reports of Inventory Specialists.
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
Issue written / oral instructions and expedites workflow with team members.
Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Other tasks as assigned by manager.
Travel requirement to assist other facilities and having reliable transportation.

Additional Responsibilities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets.
Utilize computer terminal to properly account for inventory issues, returns, and documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years related experience and/or training in Inventory Control.
Minimum 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training in warehouse environment.
Experience operating a forklift and cherry picker/high lift.
Experience using WMS software (Synapse preferred).
Working knowledge of Inventory Control practices; KPI reporting, Coordinating Cycle Count programs, Product rotation.
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access Database.

Education And/or Experience Required

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets.

Language Skills Sets

Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Inventory Control Lead position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Inventory Control Lead, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.

As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment-At-Will

It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

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