Inventory Control Clerk

Homeland Stores; Clinton (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeland Stores in Clinton, OK is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to receive and inspect merchandise, match invoices, and help keep the backroom organized and safe. You will operate pallet jacks, baler, and forklift (18+), count stock, and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have basic math skills, clear English, and reliable work history. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety rules in a fast-paced grocery

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical ability (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to read and write English; read instructions, labels, numbers, forms.
• Stable work and educational history.
• Capable of reading and following complex verbal instructions from supervisors and vendors.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive/check-in merchandise and verify against invoice.
• Count and inspect merchandise; stage for backroom.
• Prepare weekly cleaning list for DSD vendors.
• Check code dating on items in coolers/freezers.
• Identify out-of-stocks for DSD daily; contact vendors with problems.
• Keep receiving area secure and organized; remove debris.
• Operate baler, case cutter, pallet jack and forklift (18+).
• Move items and assist with substituting for absent workers.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal instructions

English literacy

Vendor coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you have a passion for food, love providing top level customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Since our employees are also owners, they care deeply about providing high quality service to each and every customer. Our mission as an employee owned company is to offer quality food choices to the communities we serve, support local farmers and producers, and develop and reinvest in our employee owners. Apply today and begin your ownership journey!INVENTORY CONTROL CLERKPURPOSE STATEMENT: To receive/check-in merchandise, assure that merchandise received matches invoice, and return damaged product for credit.SIGNIFICANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:To prepare the backroom for receipt of merchandise.To count and inspect merchandise and match to invoice.To prepare a cleaning list each Monday for DSD vendors.To check the code dating on all case items in each cooler/freezer in the store.To prepare a list of out of stocks for DSD daily.To contact DSD vendors with problems on all DSD items.To keep receiving area secure and damage-reclaim area neat and organized.To assure the safety of self, customers and co-workers by picking up and removing all broken containers, packing materials/boxes from the backroom floor.To understand the operation, safety requirements and restraints of baler, case cutter, pallet jack and forklift (must be 18 years or older to operate the pallet jack, forklift and baler).To perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisors and managers, substituting for absent workers and performing any additional tasks necessary to provide products and services to customers.QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:Basic mathematical ability (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Able to give/receive complex verbal instructions/descriptions to/from supervisors/co-workers/vendors concerning store policy/procedures and use of equipment.A stable work and educational history.The ability to read and write English. Able to read instructions, labels, numbers, printed paper and forms.Make judgments concerning vendor interaction.Good interpersonal communication skills.PREFERRED:High school diploma or equivalent.Prior experience in a related type of job.Prior experience operating a baler, case-cutter, pallet jack and forklift.TASKS OF THE JOB –This position generally includes:1. Mobility:To complete grocery/produce price-check in aisle, return “go backs” and “face”/clean/stock shelves, to retrieve supplies/product/maintenance equipment from the backroom and return, approximate maximum 100 yards.2. Work on tile, asphalt, or concrete for a maximum of 8 hours in duration.3 Move a maximum of 75 lbs. up to 10 feet.4. Move a maximum of 75 lbs. up to 10 feet.5. Grasp and handle wet/cold/hot/crushable store products, shopping carts and cleaning supplies.6. Recognize merchandise, bag size, product size, shelf tags, labels on products, signs, and customers.7. Perceive color difference in produce/grocery items.8. Respond to and use the intercom.9. Respond to customer, co-worker and vendor questions and responses.10. Read labels, signs, tags, ad, numbers, and aisle markers.WORK ENVIRONMENTInside work with variations in heat/cold/dust/humidity.