Inventory Control Associate

IWS Group; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

IWS Group in Linden, NJ is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to maintain inventory accuracy and product quality in the distribution center. The role supports quality assurance, investigates discrepancies, and uses a Warehouse Management System to ensure inventory integrity.

Multiple shifts are available, including first, second, and third shifts, with a full-time schedule of 40+ hours per week and overtime as needed. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycle counts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records throughout the warehouse.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Resolve issues involving missing, damaged, misplaced, or overstock inventory.
• Perform inventory adjustments within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor unavailable inventory and inventory exception reports.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation projects.
• Maintain inventory accuracy goals established by management.

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Inventory Control Associate

Location: Linden,NJ
Department: Inventory Control / Quality Assurance
Pay: $20.00–$24.00/hour (depending on shift and experience)
Schedule: Full-time, 40+ hours per week with overtime as needed. Multiple shifts available, including:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Some departments also utilize 4-day/10-hour schedules during peak periods.

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and product quality throughout the distribution center. This role investigates inventory discrepancies, performs cycle counts and audits, supports quality assurance, and uses warehouse management systems to ensure inventory integrity. The position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycle counts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records throughout the warehouse.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Resolve issues involving missing, damaged, misplaced, or overstock inventory.
• Perform inventory adjustments within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor unavailable inventory and inventory exception reports.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation projects.

Maintain inventory accuracy goals established by management