Inventory Control Clerk

US Foods, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Lexington, SC is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk under limited supervision to maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality. Responsibilities include records compilation, reports, and handling returns and refusals.

The role offers an hourly pay rate and a chance to work in office and warehouse environments, including refrigerated spaces. Requires a High School Diploma and at least three years in inventory control or clerical work in a distribution center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years in Inventory Control or clerical work in a Distribution Center.
• HACCP experience preferred.
• Computer literacy – MS Office, electronic inventory database, Windows-based applications.
• Able to communicate effectively, with strong math skills and high attention to detail.
• Able to resolve routine problems, analyze scenarios, and work with limited supervision.
• Possess teamwork skills and provide inter-department support.
• Ability to operate and become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks (Pallet Jack, Stock Picker, et al).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits with detailed documentation.
• Research transactions and root causes to provide resolutions.
• Prepare and retain reports in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory database and dates.
• Perform full range of Inventory Reclass/Transfer tasks.
• Reconcile routes, invoices and other documents.
• Process debit/credit adjustments with accurate reason codes.
• Move and stage pallet loads using material handling equipment.
• Follow safety and food safety standards.
• Maintain timecard records and adhere to attendance policies.

Skills

MS Office

Inventory database

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet Jack

Stock Picker

PIT Certification

Job description

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.

Inventory Control Pay

$18.18 per hour

Schedule and Location

Lexington, SC 29072

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.

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 and Benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $16.35 and $27.24. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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