Inventory Control Associate

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet seeks a dependable Inventory Control Associate to maintain accurate stock records across receiving, storage, picking and shipping. You will perform daily cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and support warehouse processes while ensuring safety and organization in a cold, busy environment.

The role requires attention to detail, experience with inventory systems or scanners, and reliable attendance, including Saturdays. Team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse or cycle counting experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory checks, cycle counts, and location audits to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Research and resolve discrepancies by reviewing transactions, counts, and receiving/shipping data.
• Keep inventory records updated in warehouse systems and ERP.
• Assist inbound receiving, put-away verification, stock transfers, and adjustments.
• Identify damaged, short-dated, misplaced, or mislabeled products and report issues.
• Support physical counts, recounts, and reconciliation activities.
• Communicate inventory issues clearly with warehouse, purchasing, and operations teams.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized inventory area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

RF scanners proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary Of Position

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Inventory Control Associate to support accurate inventory records, cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and daily warehouse inventory processes. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and committed to maintaining inventory accuracy across receiving, storage, picking, and shipping activities.

Summary Of Position

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Inventory Control Associate to support accurate inventory records, cycle counts, and daily warehouse inventory processes. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and committed to maintaining inventory accuracy across receiving, storage, picking, and shipping activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory checks, cycle counts, and location audits to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies by reviewing transactions, physical counts, receiving records, shipping activity, and warehouse movement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in warehouse management, ERP, or inventory tracking systems.
• Assist with inbound receiving and outbound, put-away verification, stock transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Identify damaged, short-dated, misplaced, or mislabeled product and report issues to leadership.
• Support physical inventory counts, count preparation, recounts, and reconciliation activities.
• Communicate inventory issues clearly with warehouse, purchasing, customer service, and operations teams.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and accurate inventory area.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse, inventory, receiving, shipping, or cycle counting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors or discrepancies.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory systems, scanners, or Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required in a warehouse environment.
• Must be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Reliability is a must. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and consistent follow-through are required.
• Must be available to work Saturdays.
• Work Environment: Must be highly comfortable standing for long periods in consistently cold climates of 35º or lower, wet, and odorous environments.
• Experience using RF scanners, barcode systems, or warehouse management systems.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience, if applicable.
• Experience with inventory adjustments, lot tracking, FIFO practices, or reconciliation reports.
• Ability to communicate professionally with team members and supervisors.
• A combination of the above will also be considered.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands may include bending, sitting, lifting, and standing based on the needs of the business.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time may be required, up to 100% of the shift or during overtime.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.