Inventory Control Associate

Americold Logistics LLC; Connell (WA); On-site; USD 24,452 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC in Washington state seeks an inventory associate to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, and promote a safe warehouse environment. You will perform cycle counts and communicate results to management.

Proficiency with AS/400 and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and a forklift license are required. The role includes updating the warehouse management system and supporting special projects and customer requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1-3 years’ office experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with AS/400 and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and resolve discrepancies.
• Promote a safe work environment and report safety concerns.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, record results, and communicate to management or customers.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including customer claims and adjustments.
• Update inventory in Warehouse Management System and process adjustments.
• Assist with special projects and customer-specific requests.
• Report operational errors impacting inventory performance.
• Other inventory related duties as requested.

Skills

AS/400

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED + 1-3 years office experience

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

What you’ll Do:

• Assists in maintaining an accurate record of inventory. Assists in preventing and resolving inventory discrepancies.


• Promote a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify and report on any safety concerns.


• Conduct regular inventory counts (i.e. cycle counts and full physical inventories). Record count results and discrepancies. Communicate count results to Management and/or the Customer as needed.


• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies including, but not limited to: researching customer claims, cycle count for missing product, adjust inventory quantities, print labels, handle damaged inventory, disposing of inventory.


• Update inventory and inventory discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System including processing adjustments.


• Assist with special projects, handling customer specific requests.


• Report on operational errors impacting inventory performance.


• Other inventory related duties as requested.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three years’ office experience or equivalent training and experience.


• Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.


• Forklift license

What Could Set You Apart:

• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to tolerate working environment with controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) on rare occasions and/or for a short duration of time, and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).


• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms.


• Able to work in confined areas.


• Able to climb ladders and stairs.


• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.


• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.


• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.


• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts is prohibited when working with ammonia.)


• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.


• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.


• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.


• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $17.75-$22.00 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.