Inventory Control | 1pm - 9:30pm

SanMar-Internal; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar-Internal is seeking an Inventory Control associate in our Minnesota distribution center. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts, slotting updates, and aisle verification, using High Jump and RF scanners daily.

Responsibilities include executing slotting plans, auditing inventory, correcting discrepancies, and ensuring safety and data integrity while coordinating with team leadership. Must be able to operate powered equipment and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years warehouse experience.
• Ability to read and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKUs.
• Basic math skills for counting and quantity.
• Maintain SanMar Lift Operator Certification every 3 years.
• Familiarity with High Jump basics.

Responsibilities

• Follow slotting plans to locate product in Lo-bay and Slow Bay.
• Use High Jump to perform inventory audits and aisle maintenance.
• Correct discrepancies such as damaged product and incorrect LPNs.
• Perform cycle counts in High Bay and Lo-bay using RF scanner.
• Ensure data in High Jump is accurate and up to date.
• Communicate with leadership and coworkers to manage inventory daily.
• Operate powered lift equipment to move product as needed.
• Maintain a safe, neat work area per safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned and compliance with policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scanner

Color/size/sku identification

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

High Jump

Lift Operator Certification

Job description

Job Level

Grade T4

Supervisor

No

Level

DC Tier 4

What's the Short Version?

Inventory Control is responsible for ensuring and maintaining inventory accuracy through Cycle counts, aisle verification, and correction of inventory discrepancies. They maintain and update Lo-bay and High Bay slotting of SKUs using available resources as well as move product to and from High Bay as needed. The use of powered lift equipment is required to complete daily work.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Follow slotting plans to efficiently locate product in Lo-bay and Slow Bay.
• Use High Jump to perform inventory audits and aisle maintenance.
• Correct discrepancies such as damaged product and incorrect LPNs.
• Complete accurate Cycle counts in in both High Bay and Lo-bay using the RF scanner.
• Ensure that data entered into High Jump is consistently accurate.
• Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to accurately manage inventory throughout the Distribution Center.
• Create and execute slotting plans to efficiently locate product in lo-bay and slow-bay.
• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar’s safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years warehouse experience
• Must be able to read, write, and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years
• Familiarity with Internal Operating System/High Jump basics
• Demonstrate above-standard accuracy and willingness to work with others
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Assist in building a positive and productive work environment
• Essential days or overtime may be required

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $18.75 - $26.00 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability coverage
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.