Inventory Clerk- 1st shift Monday -Thursday 6am - 4:30pm Starting pay $21.97/hr

Kenco-Group; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA and FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Kenco Group in Illinois is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain inventory accuracy in a distribution center. You will report on inventory, conduct physical checks, and support system audits to ensure on-time shipping and receiving aligned with customer needs.

As part of a team, you’ll participate in cycle counts and quality initiatives, while helping maintain ISO and regulatory readiness. A background in warehouse operations and basic Microsoft Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiar with ISO requirements preferred; basic computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory and generate inventory reports.
• Perform daily cycle counts and audits; track damaged products.
• Verify clerical records against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate recalls, holds/releases, and infestation or pest control tasks as needed.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready (SQFI, FDA) and support quality management programs.
• Draft/revise site SOPs and maintain the quality portal as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Optimize Work Processes

Situational Adaptability

Education

High School or GED

Associate degree or 2 years experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.About the PositionThe Inventory Clerk maintains inventory levels and accuracy in a distribution center. This position is responsible for reporting, physical inventory, and system audits and for utilizing the inventory management system to prepare and track materials and products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs. Various sites may require additional support based on the nature of the business. This could include, but is not limited to, product holds/releases, recalls, and returns. In addition, specific practices and/or regulations may exist (i.e. food safety).FunctionsMaintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generates applicable inventory reports.Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits and track and monitor all damaged product in inventory; provide necessary reports to leadership.Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts; investigates and reports discrepancies.May coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, product infestation audits.May monitor pest control program if required at site.If responsible for quality functions:Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times (i.e. SQFI, FDA or other customer needs).Facilitates quality/regulated training and coordinates the sites quality management program.Maintains the sites quality management portal and may draft/revise site SOPs as needed.QualificationsHigh School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. Based on the site, industry specific (i.e. food grade) experience may be required.Familiar with ISO requirements preferred.Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Attention to detailPass Background and Drug screenCompetenciesAction Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.Travel RequirementsNo Travel RequirementsDisclosuresFor California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described 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.Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.The approximate pay range for this job is:$19.31 - $28.93Benefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterFor California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/