Inventory Control Clerk

US Foods, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a warehouse inventory clerk in Buffalo, NY. Under limited supervision, you will maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality, compile records, run requisitions, and support an order and shipping index that exceeds customer expectations.

Starting pay is $24 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4 PM). The role requires 3+ years in inventory control or related clerical work in a distribution center, plus strong computer and math skills, and ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years job experience, Inventory Control or other Clerical in a Distribution Center setting.
• HACCP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits and provide detailed documentation of results.
• Research transactions to derive root cause and provide resolution.
• Prepare, compile and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory database; identify code dates on products.
• Perform full range of Inventory Reclass/Transfer functions.
• Reconcile Routes, Invoices and other documents.
• Move and stage pallet loads with material handling equipment.
• Adhere to Company standards for Safety, product handling and Food Safety.
• Keep timecard record to ensure accurate time and attendance reporting.

Skills

MS Office

Inventory database

Communication

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

PIT trucks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Under limited Supervision, helps maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality by performing essential clerical functions, including records compilation and retention, computer updates and requisition preparation. Deliver timely and accurate inventory and adjustment records to support an order and shipping index that exceeds Customer expectations. Complete essential Returns & Refusals functions.

The pay for this position starts at $24 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily inventory counts and audits and provide detailed documentation of results.

Research transactions and exceptions to derive root cause and provide resolution.

Request, prepare, compile and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.

Identify products in inventory database; Identify code dates on products.

Perform full range of Inventory Reclass/Transfer functions.

Evaluate, verify and process Driver returned products.

Reconcile Routes, Invoices and other documents.

Process debit and credit adjustments while utilizing accurate reason codes.

Perform related clerical tasks and audits to support warehouse logistics.

Move and stage pallet loads with material handling equipment.

Adhere to Company standards for Safety, product handling and Food Safety.

Keep timecard record to ensure accurate time and attendance reporting.

Adhere to Division Attendance Policy.

Work in multiple environments, including office as well as ambient, refrigerated and frozen storage areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Related Experience/Requirements:

• A minimum of three years job experience, Inventory Control or other Clerical in a Distribution Center setting.
• HACCP experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Computer literacy – MS Office, electronic inventory database, Windows based applications.
• Able to communicate effectively, written and verbal; Possess strong math skills, excellent organizational practices with a high attention to detail.
• Able to resolve routine problems of typical scope; Analyze complex scenarios; Prioritize job tasks of varying frequency; Perform with limited Supervision.
• Possess and practice strong teamwork skills; Serve as resource to others and provide inter-department support.
• Ability to operate and become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks (Pallet Jack, Stock Picker, et al)

Work Environment :

Ability to work in environments between 0F and 34F degrees

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $16 - $25

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***